Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Eastern Delight'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Paso, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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D
El Paso, TX | July 2010 | positive

I also live in El Paso, Tx. I have found seeds for this mexican squash at Dollar General of all places! I planted them in my garden and t...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2009 | neutral

A 50 day hybrid version of the Tatume ( Mexican white squash). A pale green club shaped zucchini growing to about 9 inches long. Tolerant...Read More

J
El Paso, TX | July 2009 | negative

I have not been able to find seeds for this plant, called Mexican Squash or Calabacitas in my area. The little squash are plentiful in ou...Read More

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