Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Floridor'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clinton, Connecticut

Warren, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Warren, PA (Zone 5a) | July 2006 | positive

Floridor is healthy, thriving, and productive in our northwest PA garden. I like it much better than "8 Ball" (which we are also growing)...Read More

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Oxford, NS (Zone 5b) | June 2006 | neutral

A round variety similar to 8-ball but yellow.

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