Cucurbita

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Cover Crop Name:
Cucurbita sp.
Scientific Name:
Cucurbita sp. (Family)
Growth Season:
Warm Season
Plant Type:
Broadleaf
Life Cycle:
Annual
Plant Architecture:
Prostrate plant architecture (vine)
Alternative Names:
Includes squash, gourd, cucumber, melon, and pumpkin
Seeding Depth:
½ – 1 inch
Mycorrhizal Association:
Forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations
Pollination Type:
Attracts pollinators
Other Notes:
Can be used for weed suppression as a ‘smother crop’
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