Cucurbita pepo 'Raven'

Zucchini

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Common Name:

Zucchini

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Raven') - Description

The dark green skin of Zucchini 'Raven' contains high levels of lutein; a highly effective antioxidant. Open plants are high-yielding, producing glossy, smooth, cylindrical fruit. This Zucchini will take around 48 days until its ready for harvest. Pick fruit anywhere from 5" to 8" for peak flavor.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Raven') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Raven') - 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 'Raven') - 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 'Raven') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Raven') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Raven') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.