Zucchini is a widely used summer squash that is green in color, with a long and oblong shape. It's popular in different parts of the world, like Italy and the United States. It's also well-known in France where they are referred to as courgettes, and often called vegetable marrow in the United Kingdom.
An interesting bit of trivia about zucchini is that it is actually a fruit, and it grows on a female zucchini flower as its swollen ovary. It belongs to the family of cucumber and melon. Zucchini adds flavor and is easy to include in various recipes, whether in breads, side dishes, desserts or casseroles which is why it's a popular choice for many chefs.
Zucchinis are actually pretty simple to grow, given the proper soil quality and the appropriate light conditions. Even beginner gardeners won't find growing zucchini quite difficult. What's more, zucchinis only take up a small space in your gardens, but will grow abundantly if harvested correctly.
These summer squashes come in several varieties and most of them will thrive from May until the end of August. Two of the newer varieties you may wish to consider for your garden are the "globe" and the "golden zucchini". The "globe" is a small cute rounded version that offers a great meal presentation, while the "golden zucchini" is a visually appealing very mild squash.
Other varieties available are the Sweet Gourmet, which is of a light green color and produces abundantly. There's also the Gadzukes variety, which is very good for smaller gardens as it only needs a little space to grow. One other variety is the Black Beauty, which is named accordingly - it appears dark in color.
In planting zucchini seeds, the first step is to prepare the soil. Make sure that it is loose, rich with fertilizer and drained well with a pH level of around 6.0. Temperature should also be taken into consideration. If you live in a cold area with a lot of frost, it is advisable to start the seeds in a room where the temperature is at least sixty degrees Fahrenheit.
Zucchini seeds should be planted at least four inches apart and need to receive maximum sunlight. When they're ten to twelve days old, they will begin to germinate. Keep in mind that they shouldn't be transplanted until they are three inches tall.
If you live in an area with a generally cool climate, a good idea to help keep the temperature of the soil up is to use black plastic bags to cover your garden area. The plastic bags help to trap the warm air near the ground, as well as absorb more of the sun's light, keeping the soil warm. Another technique is to use some dark-colored mulch, which accomplishes the same thing.
Zucchinis mature in about 7-9 weeks. Small zucchinis are the most tender and delicious, so it's a good idea to harvest them young.
The more you pick your young plants the more they will be inspired to grow and you will have a season-long harvest at your fingertips. After your initial harvest you can use your larger squashes for bread recipes or utilize them as decorative serving containers.
An interesting bit of trivia about zucchini is that it is actually a fruit, and it grows on a female zucchini flower as its swollen ovary. It belongs to the family of cucumber and melon. Zucchini adds flavor and is easy to include in various recipes, whether in breads, side dishes, desserts or casseroles which is why it's a popular choice for many chefs.
Zucchinis are actually pretty simple to grow, given the proper soil quality and the appropriate light conditions. Even beginner gardeners won't find growing zucchini quite difficult. What's more, zucchinis only take up a small space in your gardens, but will grow abundantly if harvested correctly.
These summer squashes come in several varieties and most of them will thrive from May until the end of August. Two of the newer varieties you may wish to consider for your garden are the "globe" and the "golden zucchini". The "globe" is a small cute rounded version that offers a great meal presentation, while the "golden zucchini" is a visually appealing very mild squash.
Other varieties available are the Sweet Gourmet, which is of a light green color and produces abundantly. There's also the Gadzukes variety, which is very good for smaller gardens as it only needs a little space to grow. One other variety is the Black Beauty, which is named accordingly - it appears dark in color.
In planting zucchini seeds, the first step is to prepare the soil. Make sure that it is loose, rich with fertilizer and drained well with a pH level of around 6.0. Temperature should also be taken into consideration. If you live in a cold area with a lot of frost, it is advisable to start the seeds in a room where the temperature is at least sixty degrees Fahrenheit.
Zucchini seeds should be planted at least four inches apart and need to receive maximum sunlight. When they're ten to twelve days old, they will begin to germinate. Keep in mind that they shouldn't be transplanted until they are three inches tall.
If you live in an area with a generally cool climate, a good idea to help keep the temperature of the soil up is to use black plastic bags to cover your garden area. The plastic bags help to trap the warm air near the ground, as well as absorb more of the sun's light, keeping the soil warm. Another technique is to use some dark-colored mulch, which accomplishes the same thing.
Zucchinis mature in about 7-9 weeks. Small zucchinis are the most tender and delicious, so it's a good idea to harvest them young.
The more you pick your young plants the more they will be inspired to grow and you will have a season-long harvest at your fingertips. After your initial harvest you can use your larger squashes for bread recipes or utilize them as decorative serving containers.
About the Author:
Susan Morgan authors how-to articles on home and vegetable gardening subjects. Be sure to view one of her favorite articles on growing zucchini.
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