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Cucurbita pepo 'Amberpic'

Family Cucurbitaceae
Plant Type vegetable
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 9 m (3 - 30 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The vegetable Cucurbita pepo 'Amberpic' (summer squash) produces showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid-autumn. This plant is low trailing in form and has matte and coarse textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Showy and bi-coloured vegetables are produced by Cucurbita pepo 'Amberpic' (summer squash).
Typical Uses Culinary, vegetable garden and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics This vegetable attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Bees and wasps are attracted to Cucurbita pepo 'Amberpic' (summer squash). This could be an issue if there are severe allergies in the household.