Zucchini loves the temperate climate and is very easy to cultivate there. They can produce significant yield which can sometimes be overwhelming and because of that farmer try to control production by harvesting flowers which can again be sold for high prices because they are considered delicatessen. On the other hand, they require a greater number of bees for pollination.
Zucchini is packed with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has high fibre content and a low-calorie count. Fibre plays an important role in digestion and may limit the likelihood of suffering from a variety of GI issues. Zucchini is rich in vitamin B6. If bees are scarce in your garden it may be necessary to hand pollinate the flowers. The female flower has a small zucchini fruit behind the flower while the male has a uniform diameter stem.
It is usual to have mainly male flowers early and more female flowers as time goes by. To hand pollinate pick a male flower, remove the petals and brush the pollen laden stamen across the pistil of the female flower. Encourage bees to your garden by growing flowering plants, ornamentals or herbs, nearby. If your pollination is successful it will be only a matter of days before you are harvesting your first zucchini, you can just about watch the zucchini grow.
Harvest zucchinis from about 15cm long up to 20 — 25cm. For stuffing some varieties will stay edible when longer but many become bitter and fibrous when allowed to grow too large. Did you see the large one Paul brought to the November meeting about 60cm long and weighing 4.
Harvest by cutting the stem just above the fruit with a knife. Zucchinis are susceptible to powdery or downey mildew. Pests which attack zucchinis are aphids, pumpkin beetles, the cucumber fly, leaf eating ladybird and green vegetable bug. You could try an organic spray, but I prefer just giving the plant a strong hosing as soon as a problem arises. If the fruits develop blossom end rot they are either not being watered regularly or next season add a little lime when preparing your soil.
Italian heirloom, climbing vine, more a squash then a zucchini, grow to a metre or more long very quickly. Black Beauty -. Early bearing, uniform dark green, fine quality, bush type. Rondo de Nice -. Small round, medium green mottled yellow, exceptional flavour. Golden Arch Crookneck -. Costa Romanesque -. Calories: 6 Kilojoules: Total Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg. Total Carbohydrates: 3g Dietary Fibre: 1g. Sugars: 2g Sodium: 10mg. Protein: 1g Calcium: 15mg. Folate: 29mcg Iron: 0.
Magnesium: 17mg Manganese:. Apply to hydrangeas to change flowers to pink colour. Seed Finder. Garden eMagazines. Be Water Smart. Garden Calendar. Problem Solver. Yates Shop. Mowing Advice Lawn Repair. Varieties of Turf Lawn Watering Tips. Shop Online! Need help? Contact Us Ask An Expert. Share Share this article on social media. Quick and easy to grow, zucchinis are perfect for the beginner gardener. Once they are ready only in a short weeks , pick the vegies and enjoy them grilled, baked, roasted or stir-fried.
Sow seeds into mounds of moist soil spaced 40cm apart and water well. As seedlings grow, thin seedlings and leave only the two strongest.
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