Zucchini 'Senator'

Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica

How to grow Zucchini 'Senator'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Senator 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. Senator needs a soil ph of 5.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Senator from seed

Sow 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 2.92 feet (90.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

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

Transplanting Senator

Senator 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 Senator about 14 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Senator

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