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Zucchini

Zucchini is listed botanically as Cucurbita pepo. It may also be listed as bush squash, field pumpkin, marrow, pumpkin. Prolific summer squash with green or yellow fruits. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Cucurbita and in the family Cucurbitaceae. PlotPal currently carries Zucchini as an outdoor growing and vegetable reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop. Growing note: Extremely productive. Harvest when 6-8 inches long. Check daily during peak season. Propagation or sowing note: Direct seed 2 seeds, thin to 1 plant when seedlings have 2 sets of leaves Plant-health prevention note: Ensure good air circulation, rotate crops, avoid overhead watering Pest-prevention note: Hand-pick pests, use row covers until flowering, check for egg masses The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 50 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Squash bugs, Cucumber beetles, Vine borers. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Powdery mildew, Bacterial wilt, Mosaic virus. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.