Effect of Vermicompost and Phyto-regulator on Zucchini Fruits (Cucurbita pepo L.) Grown in Shade Houses

Objective: To assess the influence of vermicompost (LC) and phytoregulator (AMP) in the cultivation of zucchini, under shade house conditions. Design/methodology/approach: A randomized block experimental design with eight treatments and six repetitions was used. Results: The treatments did not affect fruit diameter and pH variables. The Jacobo+LC+AMP treatment induced fruit length, and all treatments where the phytoregulator was applied increased fruit weight and commercial yield. For fruit firmness and total soluble solids, the trend was not clear due to the effect of the treatments. Findings/conclusions: The application of the phytoregulator induced fruit weight and yield.