Summer Squash: Cucurbita pepo
Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
Common name: Squash, Zucchini Spineless Beauty Hybrid Zucchini Summer
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Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 2a thru 10b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
edible |
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description for "Summer Squash: Cucurbita pepo"
A zucchini-type squash that is a welcome addition for gardeners who dislike picking around spiny stems. The smooth stems mean less fruit damage and easier harvesting. Plants are medium size and yield uniform, cylindrical, 7 to 8 inch, flavorful, medium green fruits continuously throughout the season. Covering plants until they flower with row covers will help prevent squash borers where these pests are a problem. Days to maturity: 43.