Zucchini 'Emerald city'

Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica

How to grow Zucchini 'Emerald city'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Emerald city is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Emerald city needs a soil ph of 5.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Emerald city from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.92 feet (90.0 cm) between Zucchini plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Emerald city about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Emerald city

Emerald city is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Emerald city about 14 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Emerald city

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early summer.