Zucchini 'Early gem'

Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica

How to grow Zucchini 'Early gem'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Early gem is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Early gem needs a soil ph of 5.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Early gem from seed

Aim to sow 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.92 feet (90.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

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

Transplanting Early gem

Early gem 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 Early gem about 14 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Early gem

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