Zucchini is a traditional staple vegetable of the ratatouille recipe. Its a leaner member of the squash family – almost resembling a slender form of a pumpkin with the shape of a fat cucumber.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Number of seeds in a packet – 4

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Difficulty Level- Easy
2. Individual plant may occupy 10 to 16 square feet, suitable for container gardening and hanging pots as well. Cross pollination is required for fruiting.
3. Flower Color – Yellow
4. Fruit Color – Yellow
5. Type – Outdoor
6. Feed – VermiCompost for nutrients every week, Seaweed once a month for greener leaves and Epsom salt for better blooming once a month.
7. Watering – Regularly (keep the potting mix moist, not soggy)
8. Sunlight – Full sunlight (>6 hours)
9. Germination Time – 1 to 2 weeks
10. Repotting Time- 3 to 4 weeks
11. Flowering Time – 4 to 5 weeks
12. Harvesting Time – 8 to 9 weeks
13. Suitable Temperature
    • For germination – 25 to 32°C
    • For growth – 20 to 35°C
14. Season – Warm seasons

HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI YELLOW FROM SEEDS

1. Take a Seedling Tray and fill it with Cocopeat.
2. Make 1 inch deep holes and put 1 seed in each hole.
3. Fill the hole with Cocopeat and spray with water.
4. Keep the medium moist not soggy.
5. Seeds will germinate within 1-2 weeks.
6. Full sunlight is needed.

ALTERNATE METHOD

1. Also prefers direct sowing.
2. Take a Medium Size Pot and add a Potting Mix.
3. If planting in the soil add Neem Cake Powder, VermiCompost and Seaweed.

ALTERNATE NAME