Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Lemon'

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
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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
Vines and Climbers
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:

Griffin, Georgia

Cincinnati, Ohio

Boise City, Oklahoma

Coos Bay, Oregon

Dallas, Texas

Deport, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Coos Bay, OR (Zone 9a) | May 2015 | positive

This was a late summer squash for me but so worth the wait. Good flavor and great production. It vined over my raised bed but didn't take...Read More

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Griffin, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2012 | negative

I grew three plants, and they were pretty compact, which was nice. However, out of those three plants I only had one squash.

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2008 | positive

This squash was easy to start from seeds and transplanted well here (Zone 8a) in April. It is pear-shaped, slightly ribbed, very tender...Read More

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

This is the size, shape and color of a lemon and can be grown on a trellis on the patio. The small fruit are very tasty and are especiall...Read More

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