Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Thai Basil
In German
Zucchini
Hortensie
In French
Courgette
Hortensia
In Spanish
calabacín
Hortensia
In Greek
κολοκύθι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kabaczek
Hortensja
In Latin
zucchini
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Thai Basil
Season and care of Zucchini and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Thai Basil season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Zucchini and Thai Basil Physical Information
Zucchini and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Thai Basil are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Zucchini and Thai Basil
Care of Zucchini and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.