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Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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; 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:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b) | July 2008 | positive

Highly productive Zucchini that has excellent taste and white flesh. Seeds are barely noticeable even in bigger Zucchinis

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

42 days. This summer squash is parthenocarpic, which means it needs no pollination to set fruits and because of this it can be nearly see...Read More

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