Growing Zucchinis Part 2 of 2 - The Definitive Guide

Grow The Best Zucchinis (Summer Squash) From Seed To Harvest! Zucchini are highly prolific plants, probably some of the most abundant producers in our garden. While some say they practically grow themselves, and that's mostly true, they can benefit from some assistance and guidance on our part to achieve legendary status in our gardens!
In the final part of this 2 part series, join me as I take you through all the steps to planting your Zucchini plants out in the garden now that the warm weather is finally here. We'll talk about planting depth, soil type, spacing, watering, as well as troubleshooting Blossom End Rot and Powdery Mildew. This episode has it all, enjoy!
KZbin blanked out 15 seconds of this video originally, so this is the fixed version! :-)
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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If you're just starting out gardening in 2021, this inexpensive set of tools from Amazon can get you and your Veggies up and running this spring! I know there is a fevered and renewed interest in gardening and many of you are seasoned vets. But remember that there's a whole population out there that hasn't gardened before. Let's help them out and encourage as much as possible! Affiliate links below: Amazon USA: amzn.to/2xXLfbG​​​​ Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aoN1AN​​​​ Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2XrQA5A​​​​ The 10x20 nursery trays are a gardener's NECESSITY. Use the Amazon Affiliate links below to find the right ones! Amazon USA: amzn.to/2JFB4uM​​​​ Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2wQCeBd​​​​ Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2xepyEi​​​ Other essential gardening gear links: 12-piece Garden Tool Set!: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3jsNIyk​​​​​​​​ Amazon USA: amzn.to/2YZhFwx​​​​​​​​ Amazon UK: amzn.to/3qapNql​​​​​​​​ Hand Pruners: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2YSIFxP​​​​​​​​ Amazon USA: amzn.to/3q3Oftq​​​​​​​​ Amazon UK: amzn.to/2YR3Xf8​​​​​​​​ Watering Can: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/39U4nIc​​​​​​​​ Amazon USA: amzn.to/2YR3p94​​​​​​​​ Amazon UK: amzn.to/3oX7hAa​​​​​​​​ Spray Gun: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aBxijm​​​​​​​​ Amazon USA: amzn.to/3aL7UHS​​​​​​​​ Amazon UK: amzn.to/3ruol1Z​​​​​​​​ Gardening Gloves: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Lt6ZDx​​​​​​​​ Amazon USA: amzn.to/3tzJ32t​​​​​​​ Amazon UK: amzn.to/3jpf1cU​​​

[@brandonfranklin4533]

My first time growing zucchini I wasn't aware that I needed to pick them young. I let some get to complete maturity and was blown away at how huge they got.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For sure Brandon....they get super impressive and fast.....but the big ones aren't as nice to eat, ha ha! :-)

[@CrestoneColorado-yj4we]

Ive been high desert gardening for 25 yrs. I just found your channel and love your videos. Theres always more to learn. You do what most don’t here on KZbin, you explain the principles, not give 20 mins of what to do what not to do. Thanks for pouring your love into these videos.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for recognizing that. It really is what I strive to do with these videos, especially the single veggie specific ones!

[@rosewood513]

Nice video but I wish you had mentioned the worst: Squash bugs and borers. I never had them when I lived up north now (down south) they are a major problem that I am learning but the borers are killing me this year., Thank you.

[@tamararoberts9307]

I always look forward to watching your videos. I learn everytime, ty

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Tamara, really appreciate that! :-)

[@tennesseenana4838]

Borage deters squash bugs! It has a pretty flower that pollinators love. I shred my zucchini, put that into freezer bags for use all winter long. I'll even add shredded zucchini to scrambled eggs - yummy!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome tip, thanks!!

[@OSGCourtWatch]

Gotta say..another excellent video... one thing we do at first sign of powdery mildew is spray with a 40/60 mix of skim milk to water..protein in the milk neutralizes the mold spores...usually one or two sprays does the trick. We use skim milk just cause of fat content...don’t want zukes to put on too much weight...neighbors already get enuff of em from us. Seriously though, the non fat milk prevents any potential issue with fat going rancid (supposedly)...

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Very interesting.....must try! :-)

[@funsized924]

Last year was my first time growing zucchini and all of the problems you mentioned in your video happened! They were only spaced a foot apart and it was an incredibly hot and humid summer. I'm going to space them further and try watering more from the base and hope it helps!

[@MichaelRei99]

I was victim of the squash bone borer last year. I got a bountiful crop before it struck though.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh wow.....did it come back again this year Mike??

[@mindheartmouth]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I also have this problem in Montreal. Wondering if you would make a video on that too.

[@deborahmorcom9278]

Wow...absolute best and informative information on growing Zucchini I have seen on KZbin..thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Deborah!!!! Too kind. :-)

[@markho5627]

Right on. Zucchini does take too much space. This year, I am planting in small pots, 2 gallon (maybe 3). Yes, it's too small but I got a bunch for free. So far, we picked some nice zucchini from each pot already. And they do need fun sun, as we got nothing in the ground that is shaded.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's super smart Mark. When cramped for space, grow them in containers...great idea! :-)

[@maijapera-takala645]

I am so happy to have found your channel. You seem crazy about the same plants that we in my family are

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

All the way from Finland, that's so awesome Maija! Thank you so much for watching! :-)

[@sircorkysriley4904]

Zucchinis are crazy proliferate plants for sure. they amaze me every year thanks for the fertilizer tip though.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Truly! Their growth is just amazing sometimes!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

What kind did you plant this year?

[@sircorkysriley4904]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I planted green machine , spineless perfection, seabring and dark green. last year I kept powdery mildew and other disease from them and cucumbers with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Thanks for your tips keep up the good work!!!

[@pd6569]

I just found your channel, I love the quick background your provide at the beginning. Thank you for the comprehensive video.

[@linedezainde]

At the end of the season (in Québec) I let a few fruits grow very big and make ratatouille... freeze it and eat it all winter. There is nothing better!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice, I'll have to try that!!

[@garylitchfield7047]

Your videos are excellent my friend! Thorough, concise and very easy to follow! Thanks and keep up the fantastic work!

[@phloughergirl]

I really enjoyed this video. I have 5 squash growing now, 3 in the ground to be grown vertically and 2 in buckets to also grow vertically.

[@toddsimme1562]

Your video was so good (and informative) that I didn’t want to spoil it with my “negative”comment. But that’s how we help each other, right? I was disappointed that you didn’t mention the borer bugs (or whatever they are). I didn’t plant zucchini this year because the last few years I’d get beautiful plants and beautiful zucchini but only 2 or 3 per plant before the plant would practically fall over due to the rotting stem at ground level. I could grab the plant and it would disconnect with the slightest tug. This year, unfortunately, I had beautiful spaghetti squash hanging from trellises, and wouldn’t you guess, they are destroying those plants before the squash is ready to harvest. Need ideas from fellow gardeners….

[@MichaelRei99]

I’m growing my zucchini vertically this year. We’ll see how it turns out.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice! Would love to see pics!!

[@tamararoberts9307]

Me too

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@tamararoberts9307 very cool Tamara, what variety?

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Me three.

[@tamararoberts9307]

Sure Thing Hybrid Summer Squash and Golden Zucchini

[@hennievanaarde4877]

Love your videos. South Africa.

[@matty332010]

Jeff you are amazing with that camera!! Thx again. Getting caught up up on them today, been a little busy.

[@matty332010]

I have to ask. What camera do you use?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks man, appreciated!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@matty332010 You'll be amazed dude...I only use two Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones!! I haven't made the jump to a real camera setup yet! Probably this winter. :-)

[@matty332010]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I have the s20 they are great.

[@adrianne7355]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I'm shocked...your video quality is on par with other youtubers with high-end setups.

[@maurice0094]

Thanks for the info I've been getting the rot at the end of my squash. Now I have a idea of what's going on.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yeah, it happens to the best of us maurice! But it IS fixable! Have a great weekend. :-)

[@BLAZE5417]

Good afternoon. First of all, Thank You for your videos. I don't know quite how to search your channel for something; therefore, do you have a video on how to grow cantaloupe that you can direct me to. Thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Pamela!! I am actually just filming my first canteloupe (muskmelon) video this summer!!

[@intuitivegardens9035]

Great video!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@katrinag2623]

Thank you, this was SO helpful and inspiring :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Katrina, thanks so much for watching! :-)

[@kcconynemtmior]

Very informative!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Kelley! :-)

[@spir5102]

Great video. I'm surprised you didn't talk about squash bugs. I have about given up this year because of the squash bugs. Could you address that in a later video?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I definitely will. I've actually never had them, and as much as I'd love to cover everything, I'm trying to stick with things I have experience with to keep it genuine. I will definitely touch on them though, people have been having real troubles with them the last 3 years...

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Great video. Thanks so much!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@garyrobison1607]

I subscribe to your channel because your videos are superior. However, after watching all Part 1, I had to endure 5 minutes of part 2 reviewing part 1.

[@rubberdub5269]

In the UK the larger ones are called marrows . Great video .👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

MARROWS! I knew there was yet another name, LOL!!

[@MichaelRei99]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms don’t forget the well known Gagootz!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@MichaelRei99 What the what now?? Lol!!

[@texasgina]

Last year I planted zucchini seeds on my balcony I live on the second floor. I got an enormous amount of flowers but I never got any bees or any insects to pollinate so the flowers died and I never got any zucchini I read up a little bit on everything and it said I can pollinate the flowers with a Q-tip myself. I’ve got some flowers that just started growing is there anyway you could elaborate for me a little more on how to do this myself

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Gina, right at the end of the video I show you how to self pollinate the flowers. You don't need a tool or anything. Just open up a make flower, exposing the anther....then rub it all over the female flowers. Super super easy.

[@billymay6461]

How do you water them when they get big? My zucchini is massive, can I prune it and let one of the new runners grow? Mines taking over my capsicum and chilli

[@danielpapp3995]

I figured out I have root knot nematode and it makes amazing male flowers but can't sustain female fruit flowers from forming and dying off before they even open up

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh no! What are you going to do? Sterilize the soil?

[@user-hy1dw4pm2j]

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[@brandywvstrong9673]

I ended up with only one zucchini out of three seeds planted. Let’s hope for the best. Lol 😊🤞😂

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Fingers crossed Brandy!!

[@Rajuuutube]

How may days it may take for Harvesting ?

[@zinnialady5153]

👍🏻

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Sara! :-)

[@ofeathero]

I only have two lucky zucchini that survive from slugs in my garden and now one on of them, all leaves start to turn yellow. What shoul i do? 😭 im not sure what go wrong plz help

[@marianneleeck4163]

What are you using for mulch?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Mostly straw these days unless I want some more nitrogen back into the soil, then I'll use grass clippings. :-)

[@kevinjohnston179]

i seem to have the problem that I have several beautiful large female flowers yet none of the males have opened up. How long will the females stick around before falling off?

[@charmainemrtnz]

What about squash bugs?

[@timadams8687]

Or they are called ( marrow ) if you are from the U.K.

[@somai_1]

How do I stop squirrels, and raccoons from eating them?

[@aliciamarie3661]

As a Manitoban, I love your videos, but you could use a new hat :p

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Heh heh.....If Andrew Harris comments on one of my videos, I'll wear a Bomber hat for a day. ;)

[@annapetrosian6696]

Can you eat flowers??

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For sure Anna.....Squash blossoms are a delicacy!!

[@rodicalionaki2256]

Absolutely and they are delicious. I am Cretan (Greek) and we eat them a lot. We are filling them with rice, onion, grated carrot, a bit of grated tomatoes, parsley, dill, peppermint, salt, pepper and virgin olive oil. You can also fill them with ricotta or you cover them with a mush and fry them. Try them and you will not regret. 😊☺️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@rodicalionaki2256 That all sounds amazing Rodica!!

[@sherylcollins6758]

Most only plant 1 or 2. Meanwhile I started the whole 25 pack of seeds in seedling trays. Smh

[@lenoravian7989]

I can never find them in a store

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Seeds or the plants? Or the fruit itself?

[@lenoravian7989]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms the plants

[@brandywvstrong9673]

@@lenoravian7989 sometimes you can find them at a locally owned green house. 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@lenoravian7989 Early on unfortunately, because often its too early. But they are so easy to grow and the plant wholesalers don't care who buys them. I strongly suggest to just get a few paper cups and start your own for infinitely cheaper! :-)

[@dragonchild36]

Could you address borer issue next time?

[@99thmonkeyresonance66]

Sooo... I'm unsure of what you did, but your- "part 1" video to this... is NOW, set to "private"! If THIS, is the way things are "headed"... (and you're going to continue the "monetization" & "capitalization" of "knowledge") ...then I'm out! (Edited) Apparently, the "upload links"- when the "KZbin Channel Creator", uploads their videos- there is something going "wrong"- with the "notifications". Your video- (the first part, that IS- "SAYING": "this video is set to private", which was the link I clicked- from my notifications... But, I just clicked the link below- and it goes right to it! So, your video- is now the 5th video that's had "issues", in the last 72 hrs! (Similar issue, just an "FYI". I can send you a screenshot of what its "showing" me- maybe you can figure it out! Idk.)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Huh?? I have no idea what you're talking about.....Part 1 of this series is NOT set to private. Its right here and still gets a 100 views or so a day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpirfH-cqaaGirM

[@sarahday2day]

Not a fan of your bucket hat. Go Lions Go!

[@dawnfryer9667]

Pity There’s so much repetition. First 5 minutes recaps part 1. Otherwise great thank you.