Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee 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:

20 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee Hybrid') - Description

For over 40 years this zucchini has been Burpee's top seller. It displays excellent vigor, earliness, and exceptionally heavy yields. This zuke just won't quit, pushing out continual harvests of medium-green, tender skinned fruits on compact, bush-type plants. Best when picked 6-8" long, this zucchini should be ready for harvest in around 50 days.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee Hybrid') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee 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 'Burpee 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 'Burpee Hybrid') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee Hybrid') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Burpee Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.