Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
agricultural areas
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Obcordate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In German
Zucchini
Sauerampfer
In French
Courgette
oseille
In Spanish
calabacín
alazán
In Greek
κολοκύθι
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
abobrinha
alazão
In Polish
Kabaczek
szczaw
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Oxalidales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zucchini and Sorrel
Season and care of Zucchini and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Sorrel season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Sorrel Physical Information
Zucchini and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Sorrel are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Sorrel
Care of Zucchini and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.