Middle Eastern Zucchini
Clarimore
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Middle Eastern Zucchini
Clarimore
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
All zucchinis need full sun, rich fertile soil and warm temperatures. Plant only when spring weather is warm and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Sow 2 to 3 seeds, 1 inch deep, every 2 feet, in rows 3 feet apart. Thin to leave only 1 seedling every 2 feet. Or, plant in slightly mounded hills, 2 feet in diameter, sowing 5 or 6 seeds in each hill. Thin hill planted seedlings to 2 or 3 strongest plants.
GROWING NOTES
Amend soil well before sowing with lots of aged manure or compost. Protect young seedlings from marauding birds by covering with plastic berry baskets at planting time, removing when plants get crowded. Be sure to thin properly — you will have more productive, disease-free plants if seedlings have enough room to mature.
HARVEST AND USE
Harvest these luscious pastel green zucchini when no more than 5 to 6 inches long for top flavor and texture. Frequent harvesting keeps plants producing tasty new fruits. Slice to briefly steam or stir fry. Or cut in half and grill or roast these succulent squash until tender, then sprinkle with fresh parsley, dill, basil or thyme. Try the tasty blossoms sautéed or stuffed and baked.
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Space Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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May – June
|
April – June
|
Full sun
|
Rows: 2 feet apart
Hills: 6 inches apart |
7 – 10 days
|
Approx. 40
|
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Space Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
May – June
|
April – June
|
Full sun
|
Rows: 2 feet apart
Hills: 6 inches apart |
7 – 10 days
|
Approx. 40
|
Cold Winters
May – June
|
Mild Winters
April – June
|
Sun/Shade
Full sun
|
Space Seeds
Rows: 2 feet apart
Hills: 6 inches apart |
Days To Germinate
7 – 10 days
|
Days To Harvest
Approx. 40
|
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