Cucurbita pepo 'Sweet 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:

35 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

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

All zucchini were not created equal! Sweet Zuke's nutty flavor is tasty both cooked and fresh. Heavy yields of cylindrical fruits on bush-type plants. This summer zucchini will ripen early and is highly productive on bush type plants that take up very little space. This Burpee exclusive is ready for harvesting a mere 48 days after planting.

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

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

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

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

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

The foliage is often prickly.

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

Maintain even soil moisture.