1 Organic Zucchini Golden Plant in a 80mm biodegradable peat pot.
This plant is grown from Organic Zucchini Seed, potted in Organic Mineralised Nutrient Rich (Blood bone and fish free (vg)) Soil, Fertilised with Compost (vg), Worm castings (poop) and Kelp Powder (read more about the soil).
The pot reduces plastic waste and transplant shock (I commit to zero waste where I can, everything is recycled or reused or upcycled). There is no transplanting required, plant directly into the soil in its pot.
Plant in direct sun.
Zucchini Golden
Cucurbita pepo
Bushy plant that produces golden yellow cylindrical fruit. Easy to grow. Fruit adds colour to meals, great for frying, grilling, baking, steaming and stewing. Excellent flavour.
Best when picked at around 15-20cm. Picking regularly encourages more fruit. Susceptible to mildew.
Summer squashes (Cucurbita pepo) are warm-season annuals in the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, melons, winter squash, and gourds.
Plants need loose, fertile, well drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if leaves yellow.
Best quality fruit are harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller, while skin is soft and somewhat glossy. Harvest fruits every other day to for best size and quality and to maintain plants’ productivity.
Fruits are very perishable, but will store 3 to 4 days at 35 - 40ºF and 90% relative humidity.
Bury or compost plant residues at the end of the season.
Powdery mildew can be checked by providing good air circulation. Give plants wide spacing and eliminate weeds, especially milkweed, marshcress and yellowrocket. Choose resistant varieties.
Fruit rots such as anthracnose, scab, and fusarium fruit rot are common under wet conditions. Space plants apart, avoid wetting foliage and water early in the day so that leaves can dry.