Straightneck Squash, Summer Squash 'Zephyr'

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)
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
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:

Brownsboro, Alabama

Mammoth Spring, Arkansas

Chico, California

West Sacramento, California

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Evans, Georgia

Urbandale, Iowa

East Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Efland, North Carolina

Houston, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Greenfield, MA (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | positive

Great squash, nutty, sweet, no bitterness. Tastes similar to sunburst/patty pan. Very prolific producer, currently picking an average o...Read More

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