Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
agricultural areas
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-12
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Insects
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
तोरी
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Zucchini
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Courgette
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
calabacín
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
κολοκύθι
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Kabaczek
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
zucchini
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Zucchini and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Poblano Pepper season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Zucchini and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and Poblano Pepper
Care of Zucchini and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.