Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Greek'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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(Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

This bush variety is very productive. Its fruit, with pale green flesh, can be eaten at any size - from courgette/zucchini up to mature marrow.

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Major Sallow Moth
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Red-tailed Hawk
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