Commander Zucchini Squash
Cucurbita pepo
kyoo-KUHR-bee-tah PEH-poe
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Shiny, smooth, straight, cylindrical fruits with flavorful, succulent flesh. Huge yields on bush type, space-saving vines with an upright, open habit to make picking the 7 to 8-in., dark green fruits very easy.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Bush
Height
18–24 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Summer Squash
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
High Yields
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Monoecious--pollination required
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
55 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid