Kussot
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
ZETA SEEDS S.L.
IT
2 records
Cultivation
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.
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.
Marzio
TerminatedCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Mirza
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Tezier SA (FR)
FR
2 records
Jupiter
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
FR
2 records
Ice Ball
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Graines Voltz (FR)/Hollar Seeds (US)
FR
2 records
Shorouq
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
4 records
Sophy
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Ola Gabriella
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
De Bolster B.V.
NL
3 records
Green Machine
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Koniac
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
FR
2 records
Svizzero
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
IT
2 records
Lobilly
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.
IT
2 records
Karioka
TerminatedCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Tezier SA (FR)
FR
3 records
Caravaggio
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Blas
TerminatedCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Giambo
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
SATIVA SOC. COOP. A R.L.
IT
2 records
Alexandria
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
OI ZHANG
UA
2 records
Greizini
Protection expiredCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Petoseed, US
ES
SI
2 records
Cerna
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
AGROSEL S.R.L.
RO
3 records
Midas
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
PL
2 records
Metis
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
FR
2 records
Faro
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola - Italy
BG
2 records
Eleonor
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
2 records