Cucurbita pepo 'Zebra Zuke Hybrid'

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:

60 cm

Maximum width:

120 cm

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Zebra Zuke Hybrid') - Description

As versatile as any zucchini, but much more dramatically beautiful. Use Zucchini Zebra Zuke Hybrid grilled, baked, in stews and fresh in salads. The squash are best when very young, about 7-8" long. The bush-like plants are very compact, yet extremely productive. This Burpee exclusive hybrid will be ready for harvest in about 54 days.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Zebra Zuke Hybrid') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Zebra Zuke 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 'Zebra Zuke 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 'Zebra Zuke Hybrid') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Zebra Zuke Hybrid') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Zebra Zuke Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.