Origin
America
Southern Asia
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
agricultural areas
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Food Allergy
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Spinach
In German
Zucchini
Spinat
In French
Courgette
Épinards
In Spanish
calabacín
Espinacas
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Espinafre
In Polish
Kabaczek
Szpinak
In Latin
zucchini
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Zucchini and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Zucchini and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Zucchini and Spinach. Zucchini doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Zucchini does not have fragrant flowers. Zucchini has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain and Spinach has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zucchini and Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zucchini and Spinach
Season and care of Zucchini and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Spinach season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Spinach Physical Information
Zucchini and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Spinach are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and Spinach
Care of Zucchini and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.