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Zucchini

(Cucurbita pepo)

 

  • Type of vegetable : fruit
  • Optimum growth pH range : 5.5-6.8
  • Optimal growth temperature range : 20-27°C
  • Organic matter requirements : demanding plant
  • Rooting : medium (90-120 cm)
  • Special requirements : Indifferent to the photoperiod. Night temperatures of 16 to 24°C Easier in the dry season (night coolness), but possible all year round. Beware of excess water which causes stems to burst.

 

  • Seed characteristics  
  • Number of seeds per gram : 6 - 8
  • Nursery : Optional
  • Seeding depth : 20 mm
  • Line spacing : 100 - 150 cm
  • Interplant  : 45 - 60 cm
  • Notes : A good spacing is preferable to promote aeration of the culture.

 

  • Seed germination time
20°C 25°C 30°C
6 d 4 days 2 d

 

  • Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Field

Pollination at commercial maturity

50-60 d 10-20 d

 

  • Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures Relative humidity Average shelf life
7-10°C 95% 1 to 2 weeks
Last change : 07/25/22