Zucchini is a fast summer squash that carries heavy crops of tender green fruit on bushy plants. It needs room and steady water to avoid bitterness and powdery mildew.
See this plant in the collectionSoil pH
6.0 – 7.5
Germination soil temp
21 – 35 °C
Growing air temp
18 – 32 °C
Spacing
60 – 90 cm apart
Sowing depth
2.5 cm
Sun
6 – 8+ hours per day
Water
2.5 cm per week
Days to maturity
45 – 60
Sow direct in hills once soil reaches 18 °C.
Water at the base so foliage stays dry.
Mulch to keep developing fruit off bare soil.
Check daily for squash bugs and vine borers.
Cut fruit at 15 – 20 cm long for the best texture.
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