Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Sebring'

Cucurbita pepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Veined
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Danbury, Connecticut

Urbandale, Iowa

Sutherlin, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Los Angeles, CA | February 2021 | positive

Beautiful color, excellent taste, productivity and disease resistance. Alexandria and Sebring keep pumping out squash after all other sum...Read More

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Sutherlin, OR | August 2013 | positive

Found this plant as a starter at the feed store and had to buy it because Sebring is my maiden name. I love the look of this plant's beau...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

Golden-yellow courgettes on strong vigorous plants. Very consistent and has fewer problems with the tips of fruit staying green than othe...Read More

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