Cucurbita pepo 'Slender Gem'

Zucchini

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Common Name:

Zucchini

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Slender Gem') - Description

Zucchini Slender Gem is a dark green, 6-8" squash with light green speckles. The plant habit is upright and bushy with attractive silver marbled leaves. Pick these while they are small and tender. The bountiful harvest starts in 47 days!

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Slender Gem') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Slender Gem') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Slender Gem') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Slender Gem') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Slender Gem') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Slender Gem') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.