Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
agricultural areas
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Nausea
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
तोरी
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Zucchini
Wirsing
In French
Courgette
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
calabacín
col de col rizada
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Kabaczek
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
zucchini
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zucchini and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Zucchini and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Savoy Cabbage season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Zucchini and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Zucchini and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Zucchini and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.