Round zucchini seeds - Al-Haddad (Cucurbita pepo)

Common name: Zucchini - Round Zucchini Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo Also known as: Hedd Zucchini - Jibaa Zucchini Zucchini is a perennial climbing plant with large green leaves and spherical fruits, considered as vegetables. • What is the shape of the flower of the round zucchini plant? Small yellow flowers that bloom in spring. • What is the shape of the fruit and seeds of the round zucchini plant? Its fruits are spherical, smooth, green in color, with white flesh, reaching up to 10 cm in diameter, containing small white seeds inside. • When is the planting season for the round zucchini plant? It is planted during February – April "summer crop" and August – September "winter crop". • What is the suitable climate and soil for growing round zucchini? Zucchini plants love the sun and do not grow well in cold soil, so plant them when the soil temperature outside is at least 13°C. They grow in various well-drained, ventilated agricultural lands. They are sensitive to frost and drought, and should be watered regularly. • What is the method of cultivating the round zucchini plant? It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 1-2 cm from the soil surface, and can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. • What are the benefits and uses of round zucchini? They are grown for eating their fruits after cooking, and have multiple health benefits. • Where is the original native habitat of the round zucchini plant? Italy, and its cultivation is widespread in Arab countries.