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Cucurbita pepo
vegetable
Bees
Bumblebees🐝 Needs pollinatorsBushy summer squash that produces faster than most gardeners can eat. Two plants feed a family. Pick fruit at 15–20 cm — anything larger goes seedy. Susceptible to powdery mildew late season; water at the base, not on leaves.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Whitefly.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Rich, well-draining loam with organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5. Prefers warm soil with good moisture retention.
Cucurbita maxima
vegetableA fellow Cucurbitaceae — similar growing habits to Zucchini
