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Variety traits

Vining habit of zucchini

Cucurbita pepo L.

Vining habit is a morphological trait of zucchini, characterized by the length of the plant's main vine. Based on growth habit, they are classified into bush, semi-vining, and vining forms, which determines the choice of planting density and cultivation method.

In the reference 65 varieties crop Field pumpkin, where this is mentioned in the description.

Vining habit is evaluated by the length of the main vine. Plants are categorized into bush forms with minimal stem length, semi-vining forms with shoots up to 70 cm, and vining forms, which can reach up to 3.5 meters in length.

This trait determines spatial organization: for bush forms, a spacing of 60–100 cm between plants is used, while vining forms require sparse planting of up to 1.5 meters. Vining varieties are technologically suitable for vertical cultivation on trellises, whereas bush varieties are preferred for ground-level cultivation.

The choice of growth habit influences agrotechnics: vining forms may require shoot pruning, while bush forms require canopy management to ensure air circulation. Vining forms are often noted for better flavor and fruit shelf life.

General information about the subject — on the page Vining habit.

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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.

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SCHNOCK MARTIN| Dr. Martin G. Schnock (+) / KOVACS| Prof. Dr. Gabor Kovacs c/o Vetoemag

DE HU
3 records

Erken

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

keine Angabe

AT
2 records

GL Maja

Protection expired

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

Ebony Acorn

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Pieterpik B.V.

NL
2 records

GL Oskar

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

Zombie

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

TOZER SEEDS LTD

NL
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Winter Luxury

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

De Bolster B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Stripetti

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Voltz (FR)/Hollar Seeds (US)

FR
2 records

Small Wonder

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Voltz (FR)/Hollar Seeds (US)

FR
2 records

Izolda

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
2 records

Long White Bush

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HR SI
4 records

Delicata

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

FR
3 records

Gulliver

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

DE
2 records

Daki 802

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HU
2 records

Eso

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Bubango

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ES
2 records