Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
agricultural areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Zucchini
Pekannuss
In French
Courgette
Pacanier
In Spanish
calabacín
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Kabaczek
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Juglandales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Carya Nutt.
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Pecan
Season and care of Zucchini and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Pecan season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Pecan Physical Information
Zucchini and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Pecan are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Pecan
Care of Zucchini and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.