If you have a greenhouse, you can plant your zucchini at any time. 60 °F (16 °C) to 70 °F (21 °C) is the optimal temperature range to plant zucchini.
You can purchase soil at your local garden or hardware store. Wear gardening gloves when touching your soil.
You can use zucchini starts instead of seeds if you think your seeds might die off before they sprout. Buy some from your local garden store.
If your zucchini are already growing when you realize they are climbing, you can put a stake next to them to encourage the vines to climb upward.
Make sure your pot won’t get knocked over by curious pets or critters by putting it on the ground instead of on a window sill or shelf.
You can buy fertilizer at your local garden or hardware store. 10-10-10 fertilizer has equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Adding broken down compost to your zucchini soil instead of fertilizer can also help feed it.
The best time to spray your peppermint spray is in the evening when it is cool. That way, it won’t evaporate as quickly. The smell of peppermint deters pests and can even kill some soft-bodied insects.
Always use scissors to cut your seedling. Never rip or tear them, or you could damage your plant.
You can also carefully use a sharp knife instead of scissors. Make sure your scissors are clean by running them under water and scrubbing them with soap before you cut your zucchini.
Use your zucchini to make zucchini bread, make zucchini noodles, or even freeze it to save it for later.
