Zucchini (Courgette)
Cucurbita pepo
A fast-growing summer squash harvested immature; the species also includes acorn squash and many ornamental gourds.
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Temperature
17-30°C (absolute 6-40°C)
Rainfall
600-1500mm (absolute 300-2800mm)
Altitude
1000m
Soil pH
5.5-6.8 (absolute 4.5-8.3)
Soil types
Rich, well-drained loamy soils with high organic matter.