Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Ronde de Nice'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Los Angeles, California

Redwood City, California

San Marcos, California

Visalia, California

Keystone Heights, Florida

Dayton, Nevada

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Ogdensburg, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Glen Riddle Lima, Pennsylvania

San Marcos, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Ogdensburg, NY | July 2008 | positive

These guys are so cute! Haven't had a chance to try the vegetable yet, but one plant produces more than enough for a family over the sum...Read More

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Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

This squash grows extremely well in New Mexico and is a great favorite of the local Hispanic population which has passed the seed down fo...Read More

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High Desert, NV (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

A tasty prolific summer squash, great sliced into rounds and grilled like a burger!

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

A 46 day round (7-8 inches diameter) grey green squash.

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