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Open-field zucchini cultivation

Cucurbita pepo L.

Growing zucchini in open field conditions requires adherence to temperature regimes that exclude frost, as well as correct planting density depending on moisture availability. Important agrotechnical aspects include frequent fruit harvesting to stimulate yield and strict crop rotation for disease p…

In the reference 248 varieties crop Field pumpkin, where this is mentioned in the description.

Zucchini is demanding in terms of thermal conditions: seeds germinate at soil temperatures from +8...+9°C, while optimal vegetation occurs at +18...+24°C. Seedlings are transplanted into the soil when it warms up to +14...+16°C at a depth of 10–12 cm, with the plant being extremely sensitive to frosts down to -1...-2°C.

Zucchini planting density varies from 5 to 16 thousand plants per hectare depending on irrigation availability and cultivation method; the use of bush forms allows for 70x70 cm planting patterns. To prevent the accumulation of common diseases and pests, the crop should not be returned to the same site more than once every 3–4 years.

A key feature of open-field agrotechnics is the necessity for regular harvesting of fruits at the stage of technical maturity, which is required for the continuous formation of new ovaries. One should also consider the risk of cross-pollination with other pumpkin varieties, which is significant when harvesting one's own seeds.

General information about the subject — on the page Open field.

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Varieties of Field pumpkin mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Elena

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES NL
3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

KLIMENKO NIKOLAJ NIKOLAEVICh / MAKSIMOV SERGEJ VASIL'EVICh / SIMANOVA ANNA FEDOROVNA

CZ
3 records

Floridor

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

El Greco

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.CLAUSE

FR
3 records

Cronos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Arlesa

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)

FR HU
3 records

Galilée

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Zuboda

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

GARTENLAND| Gartenland Produktion GmbH Aschersleben

DE HU
4 records

Ladoga

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Gina

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

KAPOTIS G

GR
3 records

Zaino

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Sayonara

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Pantheon

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
3 records

Elvira

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Athos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Magnum Seeds Inc (US)

FR
3 records

Dynasty

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
4 records

Aloha

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Zara

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Kefren

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Parador

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
5 records

Ascona

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SAKATA UK LTD

FR
3 records