Zucchini 'Saffron Prolific'

Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica

How to grow Zucchini 'Saffron Prolific'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Saffron Prolific is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Saffron Prolific needs a soil ph of 5.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Saffron Prolific from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.92 feet (90.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

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

Transplanting Saffron Prolific

Saffron Prolific 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 Saffron Prolific about 14 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Saffron Prolific

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