Origin
America
Mediterranean
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Sugar Bon pea, Super Sugar Snap bean
Habitat
agricultural areas
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions, Salt and Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Compost, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Leaf curl, Peach Leaf Curl, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
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
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
PISUM sativum
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Garden Pea
In French
Courgette
Erbse
In Spanish
calabacín
guisante
In Greek
κολοκύθι
μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
ervilha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Sugar Snap Pea
Season and care of Zucchini and Sugar Snap Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Sugar Snap Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Sugar Snap Pea season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Sugar Snap Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Snap Pea is Neutral.
Zucchini and Sugar Snap Pea Physical Information
Zucchini and Sugar Snap Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sugar Snap Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Sugar Snap Pea are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Sugar Snap Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sugar Snap Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Zucchini and Sugar Snap Pea
Care of Zucchini and Sugar Snap Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Sugar Snap Pea pruning is done Prune in flowering season and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Snap Pea needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Less Watering.