Planting and care
How to grow zucchini
When to grow
Warm season · Annual
How to start
Direct seed or transplant
Mature size
3–4 ft spread
Time to harvest
About 45–60 days
Feeding needs
Heavy feeder
Growth habit
Large Sprawler
Harvest and kitchen use
Grilled, sautéed, baked, stuffed; blossoms can be edible
Nutrition and garden value
Vitamin C, potassium and water
Very high yield from a single plant
Common challenges and troubleshooting
Squash vine borer, squash bugs and powdery mildew