Cucurbita pepo 'Eight Ball'
Pronunciation: koo-KER-bih-ta PEP-oh
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Common Name: Zucchini
Cultivar: Eight Ball
Plant Type:
- fruits, vegetables
Height to: 3'
Width to: 4'
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Description: Yellow
Soil Type: Fertile, moist, well drained with a ph of 6. 0 to 6. 8
Pests and Diseases: Powdery mildew, cucumber beetles, squash bugs
Propagation: Start Eight Ball Zucchini Squash (Cucurbita pepo) seed indoors about 3 weeks before last frost, or directly in the seed bed when soil is at least 60 degrees f.
Notes for Identification:
Eight Ball Zucchini Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is very productive with a deep green skin. If they grow over 4in, they usually become woody. Matures in 40 days
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- Any Heat Zone 1 to 210+ Days
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Located in: Fruits and Vegetables