Zuchinni Botanica
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(Latin) Cucurbita pepo
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(French) Dill
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In the European Folk or White Cultures including Anglo and or Celt, it is also known/referred to as;
Ozark melon, Texas gourd, Acorn Squash, Courgette, Field Pumpkin, Marrow, Ornamental Gourd,
Patty Pan Squash, Pumpkin, Spaghetti Squash, Squash, Summer Squash, Winter Squash.
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Note: I have included related etymology (Origin of Words) for preserving the Language and culture of Europe for Ethnic Europeans/English, at the end of this page. |
A perennial plant, growing up to 1.5 meters in height.
Fragrant and showy. . Flowering through the tide of Midsummers Litha through to Autumns Lughnasadh |
Varietys and Summary of Uses
Growing
Propagate seed, soon as it is ripe in a cold frame, stratified and sown in Imbolcs spring but will then be slow to germinate.
When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winters Samhuinn. Plant them out in late midsprings eostre to summers Bealtainne. Division - best done in Imbolcs spring but it can also be done in autumns Lughnasadh, also late midwinters Yule because the plants come into growth very early in the year.
Propagate seed, soon as it is ripe in a cold frame, stratified and sown in Imbolcs spring but will then be slow to germinate.
When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winters Samhuinn. Plant them out in late midsprings eostre to summers Bealtainne. Division - best done in Imbolcs spring but it can also be done in autumns Lughnasadh, also late midwinters Yule because the plants come into growth very early in the year.
Companions and in Landscape
Pest Control
Harvesting
Dietary
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