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Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Burpee Hybrid'

Cucurbitapepo

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Cucurbita pepo by Big_Red
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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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)
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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:

Mountain View, California

Pueblo, Colorado

Conyers, Georgia

Bethelridge, Kentucky

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | July 2007 | positive

Very fast growing, productive and care-free. I would definitely grow again.

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