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Variety traits

Zucchini Yield

Cucurbita pepo L.

Zucchini yield is determined by the weight of fruits at technical maturity (300–700 g) throughout the growing season. Productivity indicators range from 9.8–14.4 t/ha in field conditions to 70 t/ha for intensive hybrids.

In the reference 158 varieties crop Field pumpkin, where this is mentioned in the description.

Crop productivity is assessed through regular harvesting of ovaries at the technical maturity stage. In professional studies, yield is expressed in t/ha or kg/m², with figures reaching 17 kg/m² for modern high-yielding hybrids under intensive cultivation.

The final yield is significantly influenced by planting density, with optimal values ranging from 8,000 to 12,000 plants per hectare. Increasing plant density boosts fruit count but requires strict monitoring of average fruit weight, as market requirements often cap the weight of a marketable fruit at 1 kg.

Yield stability depends on balanced mineral nutrition and the variety's resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew and anthracnose, which affect the duration of the fruiting period. Responsiveness to fertilizer application can increase productivity indicators by 40–60%.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

Sources8

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.

Tristan

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ISP QUEDLINBURG GERMANY

NL
3 records

Dynasty

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

GL Venus

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdort, A

AT
3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT UA
3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT UA
3 records

Patriot

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

A L TOZER LTD

NL
3 records

Devon

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Iolanta

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

William Johnson

UA
6 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

HR SI
3 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR
3 records

Jumann

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

2 records

GL Kristall

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

GL10414

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

GL Olaf

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

GL Lukas

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT
2 records

Shyva

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
2 records

Skandia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

DIAMOND SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Alcazar

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records