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Growing Zucchini Plants

The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Zucchini contain the following nutrients.

Courgette, Summer squash.The zucchini, courgette or baby marrow is a summer squash, a vining herbaceous plant whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and epicarp are still soft and edible. It is closely related, but not identical, to the marrow; its fruit may be called marrow when mature. They are particularly high in Manganese, B-6 and Vitamin C.

How Much Space Do Zucchini Plants Need?

hGive established seedlings about 28 inches between each plant when thinning if you are using cages, trellis or other support. Give unsupported zucchini plants at least 36 inches of space. Bush type varieties should be planted in rows that are 24 to 36 inches apart and thinned to about the same distance between plants.

What Type Soil Do Zucchini Like?

Zucchini needs full sun (at least 6 to 8 hours) and consistently moist soil that is high in organic matter. Some zucchini varieties are vining types that require a trellis or a lot of room to sprawl. There are also bush types suitable for container gardening and small space gardening.

Planting Instructions

Sow zucchini seeds 3 to 4 inches apart, then thin them as they grow. Provide plants with consistent moisture. Feed zucchini a month after planting with SHIVAs VCF® Veganic Nutrients. Use row covers to protect young plants from pests.

Nutrients

Normal- An ideal zucchini plant fertilizer will certainly contain nitrogen. An all-purpose food like 10-10-10 is generally sufficient for zucchini plant needs. They contain plenty of nitrogen to facilitate healthy growth as well as necessary phosphorus and potassium to boost fruit production.

It is best to base fertilizer applications on the results of a soil test. The garden should be limed to a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.5 for the best growth of these root crops. If a soil test has not been taken, apply SHIVAS's all natural veganic fertilizer at 3 pounds per 100 square feet of garden before planting.

Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow PK Booster once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle.

What can I plant next to Zucchini?

Examples of good companion plants to grow well with zucchini plants include: Beans. Beans fix nitrogen levels in soil to balance the pH level. Borage which is a flower that not only attracts beneficial insects like bees, but can deter pest worms from your zucchini. Dill, Garlic, Marigolöd, Mint, Nasturtiums, Oregano.

Harvest Time

For picking zucchinis, use a sharp knife, pruners or scissors to cut the stem one or two inches from the fruit. Some growers grab the fruit by the base (where the flower was) and twist it slowly to break it off the plant. With this technique, however, sometimes the stem doesn't give, and the fruit gets broken.