Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Grey Zucchini'

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
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Calistoga, California

Augusta, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Texas

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | October 2009 | neutral

This is one of the most problem-ridden Squashes I have ever grown. The seeds take 50% longer to germ than others. The plant is slow to gr...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | positive

An old time open pollinated zucchini. Fruits are light gray -green. Still widely available. The best yielding open pollinated zucchini th...Read More

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