Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) in the Gourds, Squashes and Pumpkins Database - Garden.org

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Plant Habit:	Vine
Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Propagation: Seeds:	Self fertile
Pollinators:	Various insects

Common names

Summer Squash
Pumpkin

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Location: Falls Church, Virginia, US
Date: 2020-08-31

Uploaded by Nick_Kurzenko

Location: Tarlton
Date: 2018-06-05

Uploaded by m33jones2

Location: Elkhart
1st successful Pumpkin!

Uploaded by JayZeke

Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-09-11
male blossom

Uploaded by Newyorkrita

Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-09-11

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-06-10
sliced zucchini

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Location: Botanical Gardens of the State of Georgia...Athens, Ga
Date: 2018-06-16
Cucurbita pepo - Spinning Gourd Blossom 001

Uploaded by dawiz1753

Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-07-07

Uploaded by Newyorkrita

Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-07-05

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-07-05

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-07-05

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-07-19

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-05-31

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-06-06

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-06-10
common green zucchini

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Location: murchison, tx
Date: 2014-04-14
scalloped summer squash

Uploaded by texaskitty111

Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-06-04

Uploaded by Newyorkrita

Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-07-31
Cavili and Elite zucchini

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2013-07-31
Classic, Golden Egg and Cavili.

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Comments:

Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 10, 2013 3:42 PM concerning plant:

The summer squashes I am growing in my garden include green zucchini and yellow summer squash. The plants look similar, but the fruits of the zucchini and yellow squash taste different, although either can be used in any recipe calling for zucchini.

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