How To Grow Zucchinis In Containers

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@731Sandi]

I just checked it out (tool set) and it says that it's unavailable. Maybe because I'm in Michigan and the governor deems gardening unnecessary 😦 It shows as available in Canada so I'm curious if anyone else in the US can view it as available?

[@731Sandi]

Funny thing... they lifted the restrictions on growing our own food amidst a coming food crisis today. So now I am allowed to purchase the tool set. Thank you for teaching us how to grow our own food.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@731Sandi Oh man, that's great to hear. When I learned that they actually restricted seed selling to individuals, I was like "oh man.....this isn't going to end well". Hopefully something good can come out of this virus in that people learn that the modern money food system is not working in their best interest! Cheers man!

[@teresamacmahon2543]

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[@semajbmorrow5645]

thank God for your channel I'm trying to prepare my balcony for the spring planting

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@semajbmorrow5645 can't wait until spring! Winter always takes so long and we're just at the beginning, lol

[@sherry1867]

I asked you this question a couple of weeks ago and now theres a video! You are wonderful, thank you so much!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I made it just for you! Lol thanks Sherry, happy growing!

[@sherry1867]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms lol Im sure you did :) Oh by the way, your the reason my craft room looks like a grow op. 😁

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@sherry1867 Ha ha same, you should see my garage! If it was still illegal here, the cops would be all over my house thinking I was growing!

[@sababelhassen6356]

Thank youu! You made it look so easy. The video is both detailed and entertaining, making it a pleasure to watch. This is my new favorite gardening channel.

[@societenaturelle9005]

U r so gentle, clear and comprehensive in ur explanation.. Excellent ! 💖 Thanku

[@Bellavanacoffee]

Great video. They get So big. I prune the lower leaves of mine because they tend to get too big in the leaves. Shared this with my new gardener friend who is growing in containers.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

They get so huge Dani! Understandable too, give the amount of fruit they need to support! Amazing producer... Well worth the space.

[@jimdepasquale6879]

Don't forget about harvesting the male flowers, dipping them in batter, and frying them up in oil for a tasty summer snack! i fiori di zucca!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh man...now THAT I have to try!!

[@jimdepasquale6879]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms labellasorella.com/2018/07/fried-zucchini-flowers/

[@michelledutra100]

You can make a sauté as well. So good😊.

[@Acts-1322]

​@@michelledutra100exactly. Our modern society already has a crazy amount of fried foods that cause health issues

[@spindleblood]

​@@Acts-1322 I put mine in the air fryer. :)

[@redpilled9595]

I am enjoying fresh zucchini from my garden, butter garlic and smoked paprika. Grow it, such a fun plant.

[@rebeccawest8973]

Thank you for your comment on pot size! I planted in a 3 gallon pot and the internet has told me I wouldn’t succeed. I’m going to be a bit more optimistic and keep trying with careful bracing.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh, I think it'll be fine Rebecca...larger the better.....but Zukes grow out and their root systems are NOT huge. It'll grow perfectly fine.

[@rebeccawest8973]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you! I'll keep you updated. Your videos are reassuring me so much.

[@rheasalez468]

New to gardening also new sub (: ❤😁 sending lots of love and growth to those plant's i swear i get excited as soon as i see my plant grows

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So awesome Rhea, best of luck and thanks for the support!

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

I have been growing for nearly half a century and I keep learning! I recently downsized from an acreage to a small village lot with no soil to start with, so containers save the season. That whole thing about zucchini liking to grow in a direction, I always thought it was something I did wrong! Nice to know it is normal and should be planned for.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's so awesome leneke! I love that you're still growing and finding new ways!!

[@kennedybetancourt4799]

I just found this channel today and I'm super thankful for these videos! I live in a place with basically zero gardening room and I have to have everything planted in pots. I'm definitely going to try this!! 👍🏻😁

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Kennedy! The power of container gardening is awesome! Don't feel limited because you're not!

[@princesswarrior7788]

Excellent teaching! 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much! :-)

[@Lisaairbnb]

Did this today!! :) planted alot of different veg in containers. Wish me luck.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Lisa, you got this! 🍅🍆🌶

[@Lisaairbnb]

The Ripe Tomato Farms thank you ! :)

[@lorisaunders176]

Love it…I always grow zucchini and never tried in a pot…will do so this year!

[@OakKnobFarm]

Great video Jeff, as usual. Thanks! I'm ALMOST ready for my next batch of seeds, my friend. I am hardening my brassicas currently. That will free up space for 5 more full trays of seedlings under the grow lights, including my squashes / zucchinis!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh man Dave, things are kicking it into high gear for you!!!!! Can't wait to see what you have going on!

[@OakKnobFarm]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ALMOST kicking ;) I was going to transplant brassicas today, but now we're expecting a bit of snow tomorrow night LOL. A delay of a few days...

[@musicksol]

So I bought an aerogarden like device on 6/2 my zucchini took off like gangbusters. I had to repot into some dirt as it was becoming too top heavy and would've snapped and died if I left in the hydroponic situation. Its still growing great! About to repot it again as its growing too fast! Will pick up some mulch and a 5 gallon pot tomorrow

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's actually amazing....sometimes when older plants are repotted like that they fail. Fantastic that you've been able to make it thrive!

[@musicksol]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks! Your videos have been very helpful. I didn't use mulch or news paper and its still just growing like crazy. About 7 flowers about to sprout. Grow on.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@musicksol right on! Let me know tbd final harvest... Good stuff!

[@bracebook1965]

relaxed and peaceful watching growing thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Gareth, thanks so much for the support!

[@bracebook1965]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms No worries, we call them courgettes over here and we love to eat the flowers! I have subscribed, please consider doing the same!

[@louisguagenti6600]

Can you direct sow the zucchini seeds into the five gallon container once the weather is warmer?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

100% you can Louis... Zucchini are great direct sowers!

[@TDAEON]

New veggie gardener here...so how do we contain, or maintain really, the amount large of growth typical for a zucc plant? Trellis, prune, do nothing? Was hoping for some more info on that with regards to container planted zuccs.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I never stake or trellis my zukes T D......but definitely prune the larger, older leaves to allows for airflow if they need it. Often, you don't need to do anything, that's what makes them so amazing!

[@emylytle5409]

Hello Jeff, Can I use cut newspaper for mulch or combine with clippings of grass. I can’t find any straw here, California thank you again 🙏🏻😇🥰

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For sure Emy. I'll lay down the newspaper flat as a mulch....and then put the grass clippings and shredded leaves on top of that. Perfect mulch/weed barrier! :-)

[@althepalno1164]

Hi, nice video. Won't a strong wind just blow that much away? Thanks.

[@myladiamond1412]

Yay container gardening edibles. Thank you.

[@SadiesDiy]

2nd year gardening and trying new vegetables thank you!

[@TDAEON]

Me, too! Hope all grows well for you!

[@LifeWithLeeks]

I love your videos!! I got my zucchini to almost repotting stage and then they died😔 how often do I water them and how much?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh no, that's terrible! With watering, I would say from seed stage to either garden or large container, I would have watered the plants 3 times. Once to germinate, one again in 4" pots, and then again when planted in the raised bed or 5 gallon pot. That's it. 3 times.

[@LifeWithLeeks]

The Ripe Tomato Farms I planted the seeds in 10 gallon grow bags. I was hoping when I retry to skip the 4 inch step and go directly to the bags.. or should I stick with your original directions?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@LifeWithLeeks You can do either way...but any plant that transplants well, I take advantage of doing them in steps/stages...that way I ensure they never die and I always cherry pick the best ones.

[@Caligirl-1111]

Thank you. I was curious about how they do in containers. Only mistake I made so far is not planting deep enough.

[@GraftingTactick]

Nice video, very informative, thanks for sharing👍

[@1erinjames]

Im curious about hanging pot griwn zucchini. What do you think??

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I think you could Erin. They don't actually need huge amounts of soil.. With the right hanging planter it could be an amazing patio piece!

[@OakKnobFarm]

I like this idea!

[@1erinjames]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms awesome! Thank you!! Loving your channel.

[@kimberlygiacometti6041]

Zucc. roots get very think and rope like. If you choose to do them in containers, make sure it is a deep, deep pot. We planted a separate patch 3 ft. from main garden...and they crept into the main garden and hurt our bush(174) green beans. Zuccs are like watermelon....they spread....A LOT.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

You have amazing timing! I just found my (mislaid) zucchini seeds this morning & was wondering if they would grow in containers! We don't worry about the season much down in south Florida- just a hurricane wiping out the garden before harvest...Thank-you again, telling people about your channel. 🙂🌱

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha ha, that's Google/KZbin watching you! Hope it helps, best of luck with the Zukes!!

[@alf3071]

can these be grown in indirect sunlight? I want to know if I can have one in my room in winter

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@alf3071 they tend to grow very poorly without full sun access.

[@thedaydreamer7972]

Hi, Nice videos, I have noticed that these plants are very vigiorous and big feeders, I live in the south, do you think I can grow these year round? Ty again

[@Zizzyyzz]

Great tips!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks, happy growing! :-)

[@ciaoeats]

Hi! I live in a tropical climate. Would I be able to grow zucchini indoors using this container method because I do not have an outdoor space. Thank you for posting this informative video!

[@jamesherring1166]

I like you videos keep them coming!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks James! Much appreciated!

[@Bishopmooremusic]

New to the channel, you’ve earned my subscription this was awesome! So you think I could do this on an apartment balcony in Nashville after spring stops dipping below 55F at night?

[@Bishopmooremusic]

Also thank you for the very detailed explanation of potting. I have gardened in the past but never tried to grow food. I am hoping to have a small area of the balcony for food I can cook for myself and guests. Thanks again

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks so much for the support! Yes, 100% they would grow awesome. 55F is definitely warm enough. They don't have crazy big root systems, but the larger pot/container size you go, the more buffer you'll have for the big temperature swings as well as holding more moisture! :-)

[@Bishopmooremusic]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms that’s awesome! I thought about starting with tomatoes but I don’t really like tomatoes that much. I grill zucchini slices after coating with olive oil and McCormick brand “Steak and Chop” seasoning to pair with steak and crushed red Parmesan potatoes. People love it! You should give it a try if you haven’t already 🤘🏼

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

Do bush types or vining types take up less space in containers? Which one of these two do you think is easier to take care of? Do cucumbers or zucchinis produce more food for each plant?

[@shineyrocks390]

Yummy and so many uses and so good for you

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Totally! We replaced all our wheat noodles with spiraled zucchinis! So much better!

[@shineyrocks390]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I also love spaghetti squash, butternut, acorns and yellow squash. Lol I'm a squash nut they have so many uses. Pickles pies,and breads fried boiled baked. The list goes on and on. Another thing I love to grow is giant pumpkins. I grew one once that it took 4 of us to put into the back of a pickup truck. We rolled it onto a tarp and lifted it one guy on each corner. It weighed 96 pounds. 😁 It was on display at the courthouse for a fall festival during harvest days. Kind of cool it was by accident that I raised it. My 3 year old nephew got into the seeds and did some planting while no one was looking. I didn't remember planting pumpkins in that particular spot but I let the plants grow up and after a while I figured it out. I caught the little guy doing it again with peas. He'd sneak in my shed and grab seeds then he'd go plant them like he seen me do so many times before. When I put 2 and 2 together the light came on and I just laughed. I knew exactly how those pumpkin seeds got planted. I was sure glad and happy he did that. He's gonna be a good gardener like his uncle one day in the near future.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@shineyrocks390 That's so cool! Are you growing a ton this year as well. Just spaghetti squash, zukes, and pumpkins for us this year.

[@kimberlyj9160]

I have raised beds with drip lines in them so w/your way of laying everything on top of the bed, should I pull my drip lines up before laying the newspaper down, planting & then mulch on top? In the past I always have planted mounds w/about 3-5 seeds in the mound. I'm going to try this way for '22. I just need to know what to do with the drip lines installed. They use to be soaker hose but they kept exploding no matter how much we turned the line down. Thank you in advance for your answer.

[@jkhan5176]

Such a helpful video, about to plant zucchini 😁

[@Sgt_Jay.OC18]

What size grow bag would be the best for zucchini and squash? Still 5 gal or should it be bigger since it doesn't have hard sides?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Jay, even though they are large plants, Zukes and other squashes can work totally fine in 5 gallon fabric bags. :-)

[@somai_1]

How often do water and fertilize? What npk do you use?

[@Julian-yk1sx]

Awesome video. Can you make one on growing it vertical if that's possible? Just planted my first zucc!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Julian! These guys don't really grow vertically. They aren't like cucumbers. They don't pruduce a vine, instead growing outwards from a base. They grow well in pots, container, and raised beds.. But vertical growing is not their best environment. Cheers!

[@RobinsTinyHomestead]

I grew my plants from seed and even at a small size and still in the house because of weather, they are already forming flowers. Do you have to daily hand pollinate?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Already! That's so cool! Yes, zukes need to be pollinated.. They have both the male and female flowers on the same plant, but rarely do they get wind pollinated. If inside, they'll have to be hand pollinated

[@OakKnobFarm]

If they are small you might want to consider pinching off the flowers. That will force the plant to spend more energy vining / expanding. It's so early in the season I'd personally work on vegetative growth right now, and focus on flowering a bit later

[@bhanukaran]

How tall the containers should be for transplanting, flowering to harvesting? Also, are large plastic dustbins are good for growing Zucchinis?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, great question. Zucchini are quite shallow-rooted. Anything 8-12 inches high works great.

[@bhanukaran]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you so much for the help and the answer.

[@rapinderdhanjal4453]

Very good video. Thank you.

[@shineyrocks390]

Black beauties are my favorite ❤️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

They are the best producers here!

[@godscrazychild]

Can I start my seeding of most vegetables in a grow bag instead of starting small and then moving them?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hi Lydia, you can start them in anything...plants don't know where they are. As long as you fulfill the light, temperature, moisture, nutrients, spacing, and drainage requirements, it doesn't matter what you grow them in. :-)

[@carolynpotsch860]

I've heard that zucchinis actually have quite a long root system (and tape root) and one should have at least 36 inches of depth. I'm new at gardening and I have zucchini plants that I was hoping to plant in 5-gallon pots. They are all trailing plants (not the bush variety). Is it still okay to use pots? Thanks so much. Love your channel.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Carolyn, I've actually found them to tolerate shallow soils quite easily. I've grown them in 3 gallon and 5 gallon pots very easily with great harvests! I say go for the pots for sure! :-)

[@carolynpotsch860]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Great! Thank you so much!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@carolynpotsch860 best of luck Carolyn!

[@LantanaLiz]

There's two types of zucchini, the type on the bush and the type on the vine. They've got different depth requirements.

[@LAM-eh6oe]

Hi, I’ve just been given one of these young zucchini plants, is it right you have to self pollenate the plant ? Many thanks.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

No, not at all. The plants are quite fine doing it themselves. :-)

[@LAM-eh6oe]

That’s good to hear. Thanks for getting back 🙏🏻

[@ozztam]

Excellent video, thank you!!

[@brezbrez7845]

Hello, a bountiful thank you for your informative and well-organised channel. I'm so happy to be planting zucchini/courgettes as the ones from the local market get badly pocked and scarred from the bulk transport and handling! My plants have put out about 6 healthy leaves so far after growing for 25 days in yoghurt pots (dark green variety) though the leaves are not as big (about 2 inches span) as I've seen in videos. The stem has become a bit leggy and curved but I'm not too worried about that as I know I can bury that part to keep it sturdy when I plant them out. The thing is , should I plant them out now or can I afford to wait a week or so longer before I transplant to the full-size container? There appear to 4-5 other leaf buds on the plants too.

[@butterflycruz2]

Question: after I take the Zucc from 1st step to 2nd step, where do I put it, until I put in ground, back under grow light or in a greenhouse?🤷🏽‍♀️ And for how long?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Arleen, if you're "growing Zucchini's in containers", you're not going to be putting it in the ground. If growing in the ground, steps 1 and 2 never happen, you plant either the plug or the starter plant right into the ground. This happens in the spring...you want to give Zucchinis at least 100-120 days to grow and produce. Best of luck!

[@BookclubwithB]

Very helpful thanks so much!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Brandie, thanks for watching!

[@KeiaHolt]

My buckets don’t have holes. Do you think it will be ok?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

No...any containers used for plants has to have drainage holes or the plant will rot.

[@skeiltte]

From seed starter to small pot is 4~6 weeks. Then to main pot after how much time?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Amit...that part is subjective.... could be a month, could be 2 weeks. My timeline is more dictated by the weather rather than how long the plants are in the small pots for.

[@skeiltte]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Ah thanks. I'll keep an eye on it. =)

[@melimel4275]

Thank you for the video! Do you have any tips for growing zucchini indoors?

[@1John5-13-Lisa]

I have a pergola do u think I could attach string to the top of pergola and put a garden staple at bottom so it climbs up forming a wall if I put many pots across ? Or is butternut squash better? Does zucchini climb?

[@robingw2615]

Great video. Sadly my zukks died And can you maby do a video about youre habanero's becouse i'm starting this year to grow white habanero's

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sorry to hear that Robin! Its not too late to restart them!

[@pp20173]

My zucchini is huge and is tipping over in the raised bed. Should I stake it? Or tomato cage or something? It's about to a much my tiny bell pepper plant. 😬😬😬

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, you definitely can! They are such an awkward plant and sometimes you have to! Especially if it's going to Godzilla other plants around it!

[@pp20173]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks! I have some extra stakes that came with other plants. Should I tie the stems to the stakes?

[@Kre8iviT27]

I have a 17gal round container that I'm using. Could I plant three black beauty zucchini plants in the container?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

17 gallons? For sure. You could pot 6 of them....just orient them to grow outside the pot. Zuke root systems are not at all that large. Go for it!! :-)

[@Kre8iviT27]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I was Leary of planting too many close together once I saw how big they get and how the stems and leaves bush out. I had lost three previous zucchini plants to vine borers, blight, and powdery mildew so I thought maybe I had too many n the container and there wasn't enough airflow. Would I need to build a large cage for the container? Do I need to stake or tomato cage the plants?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Kre8iviT27 I never stake mine... They just grow out in a direction. Huge leaves though... You're right. Would never hurt to err on the side of caution....

[@Kre8iviT27]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks for the response. When I separated and transplanted some zucchini plants that were in a small container some of the roots broke up. There were still some attached to the plants though. Do you think they could be fine and the roots would continue to grow?

[@reh2660]

Since I have reckless neighbors who don't understand good gardening hygiene, I have had to deal with Squash Vine Borers for many years. Despite your admonition to get them planted early, I waited this year until the adult moths died out and planting in July. In the meantime, zucchini are cheap at the store this time of year, so no real loss. Regarding early planting, it's often easy enough to get two crops in a season.

[@TDAEON]

Not a bad idea for those of us with long growing seasons. Thanks!!

[@thatamericangamer7230]

Thanks i am gonna do this

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely! It is actually easier than you think!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@uchok3051]

Hello please any reason why the Zucchini was planted on the side instead of the middle? maybe I can apply my learning

[@h.p.b.3374]

Can you mulch with newspaper?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup, in a pinch, it'll work!

[@iknowheis]

Help! My zucchini is in a five gallon pot. It is growing and producing but I didn’t mulch it. It keeps running out of water mid day and we haven’t even gotten to the heat of the summer yet! Is it too late to add mulch?

[@marcusyong4840]

add mulch whenever you can, theres absolutely no delay

[@asrotties]

Do they not need something to climb on?

[@randomryan124]

Nice video thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Krystle, thank you for watching!

[@gloriacampuzano5397]

thanks 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@elizabethwallace7029]

What would be the reason my zucchini is coming in slender and smaller? I’m growing in 10 gallon containers? I use fish emulsion to fertilize every 2 weeks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Elizabeth....could be over fertilizing and changing up the soil chemistry and pH. Try to ease back on the nutrients...make the plants work for their food.

[@sharminhasan3129]

Hi where can I find the mix that you spread out at the top of plant. Thanks

[@bradshores9617]

What a great video

[@1John5-13-Lisa]

Dont forget to eat the zucchini flowers!! Yummy dip in flour then beaten egg with parmesean cheese salt pepper n fry

[@Donna_G]

I grew a zucchini plant from seed last year. I planted the seeds about a month too late. Otherwise, I think I would have gotten moe than one squash and possibly the fruit would have been bigger. Do you have a series on growing veggies indoors from seed to harvest?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Donna, yeah, the zukes grow fast for sure, but they totally benefit from that head start just like tomatoes and peppers. I don't grow any of the big stuff indoors all the way to harvest... Just herbs and things like that. Too many inputs to take the big guys right to harvest with artificial light.

[@Adel-fc3vv]

how long time does it take to harvest

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Zukes (courgettes) are actually one of the first to become ready for harvest out of all the summer-type crops. Usually within 3 months of putting that seed to soil. Which is quick, considering it takes about a month to get to a big enough starter plant to put into the garden or container!

[@opfla]

How often do you need to water them?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Dayle, for container plants, I try to look at them once a week and see their state. If it rains then I probably skip a watering or two. The mulch really helps to make watering much less frequent. Probably twice a month watering unless its extremely hot out.

[@Adel-fc3vv]

how long does it taka to harvest ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Zukes are actually really fast. Even if you plant them after your tomatoes, they will flower before them and get fruit out within 8-10 weeks. Its amazing.

[@gracewhatley9078]

Thank you

[@michaeljenardligan6173]

I'm just curious why you plant the zucchinis on the side? May I know why? 🤔

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Michael, its because Zucchinis growing in a "direction. You can orient them any way you like once you know the direction they will point, thus save on pot space and beds space and either plant them closer together or even plant other crops with them! :-)

[@michaeljenardligan6173]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms nice! I'll try that too. I have 2 seedlings already so I'll be transplanting them to the containers later on. 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@michaeljenardligan6173 right on Michael, best of luck! Keep us posted!

[@gallettiguitartones]

Is it already too late to do this? If I get the pot with zucchini and just repot to another but bigger pot.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Not at all Galletti. Still 3-4 months left in the growing season....especially if you are starting from starter plants. You got this!

[@HabloYcreo]

Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Ruben, thanks for watching! :-)

[@litahsr.8226]

never thought about paper under the pot good idea coz the soil always fall threw, Tha soil looks like coco fiber

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Works great to keep the soil in! Yes, I make my own potting mix... The base is always coco fiber. :-)

[@shad3128]

I just got my first zucchini plant, and it's in a fairly small pot- maybe 6x8 inches or so.... It's a tiny one, but will I have to transplant soon? Or can i keep it in there for a bit until it flowers or makes some small fruits? (Sorry I'm new to this and the guy at the garden store just gave me the small plant and pot together for free and told me have a nice time) lol

[@tessloneill7978]

How do you prevent white worms?

[@norvin3186]

What size pot did you use?

[@Anoek66]

5 gallon = about 20 liters. Probably with a diameter of 35 cm

[@thomasholland4313]

Potting mix was? Just peat?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Thomas, this is what I use for my potting mix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYGQaJJtjrlsoM0

[@richiesun9676]

My zucchinis in containers are turning yellow. They’re setting fruit and they’ve been out since May 17. What should I do?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Richie, I wonder if they are pot bound and not taking up enough nutrients or water?

[@richiesun9676]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms they're not old plants. Just getting fruit and flowers. The pots are fairly large. At least 5 gallons, prob more.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@richiesun9676 that is strange then. Environmental? Heat, excessive rain?

[@tcanderson1313]

Add about a teaspoon of Epsom salts.

[@kathypool3990]

Do I need to use a fertilizer?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Kathy, you definitely can. Squash and Zucchini will take it. It all depends on the quality of your initial potting mix coupled with the size of the pot you have. More better potting soil in a larger pot means less necessity to add extra inputs to the plant over the summer.

[@kathypool3990]

The Ripe Tomato Farms Thanks so much!

[@madboy7097]

You are cute and an expert .I really do enjoy all your videos .keep going.by the way I like ur accent

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thank you for the support! Cheers!

[@joanmacleod1362]

Do you stake your zucchini in pots

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hi Joan, no, I don't. I let the foliage grow free and loose....once you start tying it up and restricting it, powdery mildew will come in like nobody's business. :(

[@joannehoare9019]

can zucchini plant on a trellis

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely Joanne....although zukes aren't really climbers like cucumbers are.

[@Menavy6785]

I need to understand what kind of monster zucchini has seeds that big?! Have I only ever eaten a baby zucchini bc the seeds are super small?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha the variety was either Black Beauty or Esteem... I can't remember which one I used

[@carlydavenport7818]

What about peat moss in the bottom

[@novus291]

can you get the sprouts at home depot?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Do you mean small Zucchini plants for transplanting? Yes, most of the Home Depots sell them.

[@novus291]

The Ripe Tomato Farms thanks, yes thats what i was thinking of

[@novus291]

also would right now be a good time to start the zucchinis? if that’s the case than me and my dad could just run to home depot and get everything. also you said grass works as good mulch right?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@novus291 Definitely. There is still time. They grow fast, and depending on where you live, there is still 3-4 months left in the growing season! Best of luck!

[@SuperMJ57]

Wat size is ur pot??? Thank u!!!

[@AgentCathy]

Can you use JUST freshly cut grass?

[@reh2660]

That "potting mix" you used looks like pure peat moss. Also, you get better, even moisture if you premix the potting mix and water before potting.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I don't use peat moss Robin...I only use coconut fiber.

[@chrisrobins7]

Can you put 2 plants in one pot if you want more zucchini?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Chris, you definitely can. Oppose them so they both face away from each other.....but they are BIG plants. I would still want a minimum of 3-4 gallons per plant.

[@paulaw418]

Save some soil by placing a few bricks or stones in the pot & then adding soil.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Works well for shallow-rooted varieties like Zucchinis!