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Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Bengal'

Cucurbitapepo

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | neutral

A cylindical medium green hybrid from Seminis. Primarily used in Northern Europe in tunnel or green house culture.

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