Cucurbita pepo## HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI Start 2-3 seeds in flats or 4” pots 3-4 weeks before transplanting, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost followed by multiple successions until three months before last frost. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil, 5-6 seeds to a hill. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Plastic mulch and floating row covers can be used to increase soil and air temperature, and reduce cucumber beetle damage to young seedlings. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1/2-1”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚FDays to Germ. 3-10Plant Spacing 18-24”Row Spacing 36-40”Days To Maturity 44–47Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Round Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 274 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 1,096 seeds1 Pound ≈ 4,383 seeds##Plant is somewhat open and quite vigorous. Fruit diameter is 2–3” (6-8 cm) and is globe shaped. Fruit is medium green with some gray overtones. Excellent when eaten small and has mild flavor. Tags: Color: Green, Heritage: Heirloom.
