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Cucurbitaceae
Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Cacique'
Cucurbitapepo
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Family
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
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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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; 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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A 17 x 4 cm dark green with stripes hybrid from United Genetics.