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Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Spineless Beauty'

Cucurbitapepo

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Cucurbita pepo by Lily_love
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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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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
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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
Regional

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

Vincent, Alabama

Marshall, Missouri

Leetonia, Ohio

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Lily_love
Central, AL (Zone 7b) | August 2015 | positive

1st try this year's early spring. Productive, and somewhat squash bugs resistance compared to a yellow squash planted in the same area....Read More

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3wer4c
Leetonia, OH | August 2011 | positive

Our plants have produced loads of high quality fruit and are still producing.

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | neutral

A 1986 medium green hybrid cylindrical zucchini from Northrup King.

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