Care Instructions | - GROWING REQUIREMENTS:PESTS & DISEASES:Pests: Cutworms, Cucumber Beetles, Squash Bugs, Vine Borers, Spider Mites, Aphids, White Flies. Diseases: Powdery Mildew, Bacterial Wilt, Downy Mildew, Yellow Mosaic Virus, Botrytis Blight, SOIL:Compost rich, well-drained loamy soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 7.5, SPOT:Full sun; at least 6-8 hours of sunlight in a day. For transplants, start the seeds indoors in late April or May, TEMPERATURE:The ideal germination temperature for Zucchinis is usually between 15°C to 21°C, WATERING:Make sure to keep the soil evenly moist at all times, Zucchini plants can thrive in just 1” of water in a week, However, the crucial time to water your plants would be when they are in the bud-development stage and flowering
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Other Features | - HOW TO HARVEST:Zucchini should be harvested when they are young and tender, about 6 inches long, before their rinds start to become hard, Use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini fruits from the plants, Zucchini leaves are prickly, Be careful while cutting the fruits. You can wear gloves to protect your hands, Zucchini can grow 1-2 inches in a day during harvest time, So, check the progress every day, Harvest zucchini regularly to encourage constant production of produce
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