Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cucurbita pepo Lebanese Lebanese Zucchini,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Evergreen spreading vine with large rough dark-green leaves and yellow funnel-like flowers in spring and summer followed by edible pale-green fruit commonly know as Zucchini. Fruit flesh is white and spongy. Great for grilling, steaming or sauteing.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Black Spot, Caterpillars, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cucurbitaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: TBA
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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