Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
agricultural areas
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Long Broad
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, 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, 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
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
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
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Turnip
In French
Courgette
Navet
In Spanish
calabacín
Nabo
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Nabo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zucchini and Turnip
Season and care of Zucchini and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Turnip season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Turnip Physical Information
Zucchini and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Turnip are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and Turnip
Care of Zucchini and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.