Grey Zucchini
Summer Squash · Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita
About
A favorite of vegetable gardeners since the 1950s. Attractive summer squash is medium-green with silvery speckles. Tasty 7 inch long fruits are straight, smooth & cylindrical. Open habit.
Characteristics
Color
Gray
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–10 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
48 days
Fruit Size
7 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1 in
Row Spacing
3–4 in
Thin To
3 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
In full sun, sow 4 to 5 seeds over a 12 inch tall and 2 feet across hill. When 6 inches tall, thin to 3 per hill.
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