Green Zucchini Squash Plant

Green Zucchini Squash is a high-yielding plant that offers versatile fruits you can use in everything from baking to grilling. This classic matures quickly and offers a uniformed zucchini that everyone loves for canning. 

Our Green Zucchini Squash Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant once soil temperatures reach 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
• - Add compost and ensure soil is rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply and consistently
• - Avoid wetting leaves to prevent disease

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
• - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when vines begin to run

Pruning and Training:

• - Prune vines to control growth if necessary
• - Remove any diseased or yellowing leaves

Pollination:

• - Requires insect pollination
• - Its flowers will attract bees

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for squash bugs and powdery mildew
• - Use row covers until flowering begins

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest when young and tender

Storage:

• - Store in the refrigerator for up to a week

Companion Plants:

• - Corn: Provides natural trellis and shade
• - Beans: Fix nitrogen in the soil
• - Marigolds: Repel pests
• - Radishes: Deter squash bugs