Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Sweet Zuke'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

West Sacramento, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Woodland, CA | September 2010 | positive

This plant produces squash that are rather large in diameter for their length. I'm not talking the typical huge squash you give away to ...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2002 | positive

Burpee's Sweet Zuke Hybrid is has a wonderful nutty flavor and a snappy white flesh that is virtually without seeds. The fruit is like mo...Read More

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