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

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions