Cucurbita pepo 'Italian Ribbed'

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 'Italian Ribbed') - Description

Rich, nutty flavored fruits have striped and slightly ridged skin. Blossoms stay attached on the zucchini well for use with traditional squash-with-blossoms recipes. Ready for harvest in just 52 after seed is sown, and will produce copiously thereafter.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Italian Ribbed') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Italian Ribbed') - 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 'Italian Ribbed') - 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 'Italian Ribbed') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Italian Ribbed') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Italian Ribbed') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.