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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

Zucchini (also known as Japanese marbles) is extremely easy to grow and is an ideal vegetable to encourage children to garden. Once the zucchini has formed, it is not long until harvest time, and the gardening boys will be delighted.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Preparing to plant trees

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   Consider how to start growing squash. There are two main ways to propagate zucchini - either by sowing seeds, or by buying seedlings and planting them in the garden. If you choose to grow squash from seeds, you will need to start sowing 4-6 weeks before the outdoor planting season in your area. Buying potted plants is always the easiest and less time consuming way, but it may not be as fun as planting seeds.
   • There are several types of zucchini, but in general squash types are generally similar. You may find that the zucchini is classified as an "open tree" or "thick tree", referring to the way the leaves grow (creeping / vines or growing into bushes).
   • Most dust zucchini are classified as summer squash, and string zucchini are considered winter squash.
   • The color of the zucchini varies naturally from yellowish, dark green to almost black. Some pods have very light streaks / spots, this is normal and nothing to worry about.

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   Know when to plant your tree. Zucchini is often referred to as summer squash, as it grows strongest and produces the best quality fruit in summer. Some zucchini varieties are considered winter squash, but the name refers to the time when the fruit is harvested, not the time of planting. Zucchini is a sun-loving plant and does not grow well in cold soil. Therefore, plant zucchini when the temperature of the outdoor soil is at least 13 ° C. This usually happens after the first or second week of spring, when the frost season is over.
   • If you are unsure of when to grow zucchini, call your local agricultural development department to ask for details on when to grow zucchini in your area.

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   Find the best planting spot. Zucchini will do well in areas with full sun and plenty of space to grow your orchids. Find a spot in the garden that can receive at least 6-10 hours of sunlight a day. Remember to choose soil with good drainage; Zucchini prefers moist soil, but is not soggy.
   • If necessary, improve drainage by planting squash on the soil plots or making some changes like adjusting the soil and drainage.
   • Plant your plants in the area south to get maximum sunlight (or north if you're in the southern hemisphere).

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   Prepare the land. Although not everyone has the time, preparing the soil for months before planting will create the best conditions for the zucchini plant to grow. Start by mixing garden mulch and fertilizer to give the soil nutrients. Check soil pH and adjust if necessary; Zucchini loves soil with a pH of 6 to 7.5. To increase soil acidity (lower pH) you can add peat moss or pine needles. If you want to increase soil alkalinity (increase pH), you should mix lime.
   • To provide nutrients and organic matter, fertilize the soil 1 month before planting, then mulch the garden until the time of planting.
   • If the soil is not draining very well, you can mix more sand to improve drainage.

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   Drills. If you do not want to sow the seeds directly in the ground, you can begin to plant the seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting them outdoors. Prepare a planting tray, soil-free mix, and seeds. Place each seed in a tray, cover it with a 0.3 cm thick layer of planting mixture, and make sure to water it! You need to place the tray in an area with good sunlight and temperature at least 16 ° C. When the second pair of leaves have sprouted, you can plant the plant outdoors. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Growing zucchini

1. 

   Prepare the land. Use a garden spade to dig a small hole to plant the plants. If you want to sow seeds, push each seed into the ground at a depth of no more than 1.2 cm. If you are planting a seedling, dig each hole slightly larger than the root ball. Keep a distance between plants about 75-100 cm (equal to the space between beds). You can remove seedlings if necessary.

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   Plant tree. Place each seed or seedling in a separate hole. Cover the seeds with a layer of soil about 0.6 or 1.2 cm thick so they can receive the light and water they need for germination. Cover the seedling root bulb with soil so that it does not touch the stem. Water well to complete planting!

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   Take care of plant. Keep an eye on your zucchini plants as they begin to grow. Zucchini are plants that require minimal care, but they also need to be maintained in order to thrive. Remove the surrounding weeds and cover with mulch if the weeds continue to invade. Add a growth liquid fertilizer every three to four weeks to boost plant growth. Prune diseased and blighted fruits and branches to prevent the disease from spreading to other parts of the plant and to support the plant to continue growing.

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   Support for fruit trees. To set fruit, zucchini plants need to be pollinated. If your garden doesn't have honey bees or other pollinators, or your zucchini doesn't seem to bear any fruit, you can pollinate it yourself. Look for a male flower that features long, slender stalks and a central stamen. Carefully pull the male flower head and place the stamens inside the female flower. Female zucchini flowers have short stalks, ovaries under sepals and no stamens.
   • You can pollinate multiple flowers or a few flowers, depending on the amount of free time you have and the amount of fruit you want to have.

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   Harvest zucchini. Once the zucchini reaches about 10 cm in length, you can harvest it. Regular picking will stimulate the tree to produce more fruit, so if you want more pods, you need to pick all the pumpkins when it's time to harvest. If you don't need a lot of pods, leave a squash or two on the line during the growing season to slow fruit production. Use a sharp knife when harvesting the squash to cut the zucchini from its rather chewy stem.
   • Enjoy the pumpkin flower salad. The zucchini flowers are edible, and if you pick the zucchini flowers, the plant will not bear much fruit.
   • If it has grown well during the spring, the pumpkin will continue to bear fruit until the first frost occurs.
   • You can simply cut off the stalk of a zucchini so that the plant will continue to sprout if you don't want to fully harvest it.
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Advice

• Yellow and green zucchini taste the same, but zucchini are usually easier to find if you grow a lot!
• Zucchini is a great ingredient for stuffing, adding to pasta sauces and for soup. Zucchini can also be used in salads and is often shredded to make "zucchini noodles".
• Zucchini are very watery, so make sure you water your plants a lot!

Warning

• If the tree does not bear fruit properly, the female flower is not pollinated. You can manually pick male flowers and pollinate female flowers to overcome this problem.
• In many parts of North America, the stem borer is a major pest of the zucchini plant.Signs of pests and diseases include: wilted leaves, multiple holes in the base of the plant, and a sawdust-like substance on the trunk. Other pests include whiteflies, aphids, red spiders, pests, mold, mold, and viruses.

What you need

• Zucchini seeds
• Excavation tools
• Suitable space in the garden