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 |