Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee's Fordhook'
Zucchini
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Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Description
Summer type cylindrical, smooth, deep blackish-green, straight to slightly curved fruits. This All-America Winner is bush-like and a vigorous producer of squash. These squash have creamy white, tender flesh that is fantastic fresh and it freezes well. This squash has the best flavor when harvested at 8-9 in. long. Fertilize when fruits form to increase the yield. Zucchini Burpee's Fordhook is ready to start harvesting 57 days after seed is sown.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Blooming
Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee's Fordhook') - 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 'Burpee's Fordhook') - 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 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Pest
Slugs, aphids, and beetles.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Interesting facts
The foliage is often prickly.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Soil and irrigation
Maintain even soil moisture.
