Zucchini

Photos are for illustration purposes only. Plant size and appearance may vary. We carry a range of sizes from starter plants up to 5-gallon containers.

Zucchini is the ultimate kitchen garden workhorse — a fast-growing, abundantly productive summer squash that rewards even beginner gardeners with an impressive harvest. Its large, sprawling leaves and cheerful yellow flowers give it a lush, tropical presence in any garden bed or raised planter, while the smooth, tender fruits are endlessly versatile in the kitchen: grilled, sautéed, roasted, spiralized, or baked into breads and muffins. A single well-tended plant can yield fruit in as little as 50 days from transplant, and will continue producing prolifically throughout the warm season. For gardeners in Florida and other warm climates, zucchini thrives in both spring and fall growing seasons, making it a year-round staple.

Plant Care

Sunlight: Full sun; minimum 6–8 hours of direct light daily
Watering: Deep and consistent; about 1 inch per week, avoiding wetting leaves
Soil: Rich, well-draining; amended with compost for best results
Fertilizing: Every 3–4 weeks with a balanced vegetable fertilizer
Spacing: Plant 2–3 feet apart; each plant needs plenty of room to spread
Hardiness: Annual; plant after last frost, soil temp above 60°F (15°C)