Cucurbita pepo 'Born Free Hybrid'
Zucchini
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Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Born Free Hybrid') - Description
The bountiful harvest begins about 50 days after sowing seed. The long slender, slightly ridged fruits are most flavorful when picked 8"-12" long. For a special treat, try the flowers in salads or lightly fried- don't worry, the harvest won't be impacted by removing some of the flowers! Grow in full sun where the soil is well drained.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Born Free Hybrid') - Blooming
Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Born Free Hybrid') - Growth
Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Born Free Hybrid') - Planting
Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Born Free Hybrid') - Pest
Slugs, aphids, and beetles.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Born Free Hybrid') - Interesting facts
The foliage is often prickly.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Born Free Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation
Maintain even soil moisture.
