Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Dark Green'

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
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Lucerne Valley, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Brookston, Indiana

Aurora, Missouri

Riverdale, New Jersey

Charlotte, North Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Portland, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Grand Mound, Washington

Rochester, Washington

Cheyenne, Wyoming

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St. Catharines, ON (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | neutral

Definitely productive, but not as flavourful as other varieties. I find that the lighter green-skinned zucchini taste better.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | neutral

This is the first zucchini that I tried to grow. Very prolific. In the New River Valley, it put fruit on faster than I could get rid of t...Read More

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