Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info)
Species: pepo (PEP-oh) (Info)
Cultivar: Contender
» View all varieties of Squash Type:
Zucchini (summer)
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Days to Maturity:
Unknown - Tell us
Mature Skin Color:
Medium Green
Size:
Less than 1 pound (0.5 kg)
Habit:
Unknown - Tell us
Disease Resistance:
Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV)
Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMR)
Seed Type:
Hybrid
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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