Zucchini Courgette

Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica

Zucchini belongs to the Cucurbita genus. Zucchini is also known as Courgette

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Zucchini is a summer squash. Very abundant producer. Easy to grow, delicious succulent vegetable with so many original ways to prepare. A prolific cropper producing tasty zucchini over a very long period. Ideal for cooking and freezing. Flowers are also edible.

Zucchini belongs to the Cucurbita genus.

vegetable edible

How to grow and keep Zucchini happy

Water mounds deeply at least once a week. Pick the zucchini when they are about 15cm / 6in long – if you leave to grow any longer they can become tough.

Avoid watering the leaves as this will encourage powdery mildew and other fungi. Water below the leaves in the evening or early morning. Water very deeply at least once a week.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Zucchini grow best in? 3 - 12 pH Range The level of acidity for Zucchini. 5.6 - 7.5
Water Requirements How much water does Zucchini require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Zucchini need? Medium
Soil The type of soil that Zucchini needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Zucchini need to grow? Full Sun
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Zucchini in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Zucchini in. ?

How to sow and germinate Zucchini

Will not tolerate any frost. Plant seed or transplant outside after the absolute last chance of frost has passed. Sow 5-6 seeds in hills in well-drained fertile soil and full sun. Thin to three plants per hill. If you wish to start plants indoors, start them 3-4 weeks before last frost using peat pots. Make sure to weather them before setting into the ground.

How to transplant Zucchini

Plant out in “mounds” about 1m (3 feet) apart. Thin to two plants per mound. Disturb roots as little as possible while transplanting.

How to harvest Zucchini

Companion plants for Zucchini

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Repellent plants for Zucchini

These plants will not grow well with Zucchini so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Zucchini pests

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Common Zucchini diseases & problems

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How long does Zucchini take to grow?

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