Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo var. giromontiina

annual3×1.8 mzone 2–11light shade🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 3 m
Spread: 1.8 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 1 year
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 2–11
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: moist – very wet
pH: 5.5 – 7

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Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible8 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

Zucchini grows best in fertile, well-drained loamy or sandy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7. It requires full sun exposure and moderate watering to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Seeds are usually sown after the last frost when soil temperatures reach at least 15°C. Mulching helps retain moisture and control weeds. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer to support heavy fruit production.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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