Grey Zucchini

Grey zucchini

These are amazing. The seeds I planted (directly into garden bed) all germinated and grew very well; I did thin them out, leaving just three plants. These three plants have provided us with more than enough zucchini for two people (as well as some for relatives). I suggest that people follow the printed instructions and give these plants plenty of space because they do spread quite well. We use a soaker hose for that particular bed, and water every 2-3 days at this point. We also have some burlap shading over that bed to protect from the hot sun. I also suggest that people new to growing zucchini invest in some good arm-covering gardening gloves as the trichomes (hairs) cause skin irritation/itching (at least for us!). Also, you need to give them enough water or they may get 'blossom end rot', which is caused by a calcium deficiency due to insufficient water (we have had the same problem with some of our large-fruit tomato plants from Lowes). I suspect that that won't be a problem in the fall/winter and they'll do well. I suggest you have some good zucchini recipes on hand because you'll have lots. We're in Sahuarita, AZ, zone 9a. Happy Gardening!

Grey Zucchini

It died from the heat. I will plant it again soon.