Zucchini in Zone 4a
Cucurbita pepo
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Zucchini tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Apr 24–May 1 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 22–May 29 |
| Estimated harvest | ~50 days after planting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Marigold — Marigolds deter squash bugs and beetles.
- Nasturtium — Nasturtium is a trap crop that draws aphids away from squash.
Where to buy zucchini seeds
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See it growing
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