Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 days, keep soil consistently moist

☀️ Light

Full sun, 8+ hours

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

65–85°F (18–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Every 2 weeks

🪴 Repotting

Annual

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About Zucchini

Extremely productive summer squash. One plant can produce more than a family can eat. Flowers are also edible.

Care tips

  • Harvest when small for best flavor — they grow fast
  • Edible flowers are a delicacy
  • Hand pollinate if no bees are present

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