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Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Jackpot'

Cucurbitapepo

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Cucurbita pepo by Farmerdill
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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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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

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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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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:

Grand Mound, Washington

Rochester, Washington

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DawgDrvr
Rochester, WA (Zone 7b) | April 2010 | positive

I have grown 'Jackpot' for the past 4 seasons. It stood up to a summer hail storm last year . My other Squash didn't fair so well. It is ...Read More

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

A 50 day 1985 hybrid from Hollar. Available from Ed Hume Seed. A smooth green spreckled cultivar.

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