Growing Zucchini Part 1 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 Part 1 of this 2-part series, join me as I take you through both ways to start your Zucchini seeds this winter/spring: Direct Sowing into the garden mid-spring, and starting early indoors before last frost like we do tomatoes and peppers. You know my preference, but let's go through both and prepare ourselves for the most epic Zucchini harvest we've ever had!
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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

There's a spelling mistake in the recap. It should read "BEFORE last spring frost for sowing early". I re-uploaded the correct version here for people as OCD as me, LOL: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpirfH-cqaaGirM

[@livingunderarock56]

May 4th, Zone 7a - I have a free-standing greenhouse meant for transitioning plants (no heaters or lights but receives full sun for 8 hours). At what consistent NIGHTTIME temperature can I put my yellow zucchini (transplanted into 1-gallon grow bags) in there? They will be eventually transplanted (again) into 5 gallon grow bags. I viewed previous videos, but you don't really cover that (at least what I found on your site). Thanks so much for your help!!

[@rosewood513]

I used to be called the zucchini Queen back in NJ. I fed half the neighborhood. When I moved to Tenn. all that changed. The bugs down here are sickening. I had infestations you would not believe... I ordered a greenhouse...but until it comes I decided to grow dwarf zukes in my spare bedroom. I wish I could show the pics, flowers galore tiny teeny zukes are starting to grow. I am back. Love your zucchini plants reminds me of what used to be. Very nice videos. Thank you.

[@OakKnobFarm]

I'm starting my squashes, etc indoors for the first time, per your advice Jeff. I've always direct sown in the past, so I'm excited to see the difference

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Dave! Make sure to document the progress! :-)

[@jeffhurst4744]

Like it ! Going to start some seeds indoors as described. Thank you.

[@yukayotsumoto2047]

I found your video by chance, first time zucchini grower here. Very informative and you have a relaxing voice and vibes to your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Yuka, thanks so much for watching, best of luck with the Zukes! 🙂

[@tammyohlsson7966]

You have taught me so much! Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Blessing!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers tammy, so glad the videos have helped! :-)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@kittiew260]

Another great video. It funny all the years n gardens I have had never once grew zucchini. But got seeds to start mid April. Love the rustic screwdriver method for transplanting! ;)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Kittie! That screwdriver is literally the best garden tool! LOL!

[@LUCIABEJARANO]

you are so generous!

[@zalinamohammed2969]

Hi am from trinidad 🇹🇹 an enjoy watching you in your garden

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hi Zalina, thanks so much for watching! :-)

[@michaelblausey1035]

Thanks for the info , very helpful.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Michael, thanks for watching! :-)

[@ninclarke1357]

Thank you 😊

[@gaiaawakened1773]

thank you

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Gaia, appreciate the support. :-)

[@shineyrocks390]

Makes some of the best bread ever!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

DEFINITELY!!!

[@mairismetal8135]

Pineapple coconut zucchini bread and cupcakes

[@Ramen.and.Satie.]

Hi, Jeff! Thank you so much for creating such a well explained video! Can you please tell me if I should mix seaweed extract and fish fertilizers for the first feed? Or do I have to go with any one? If so which one would you suggest?

[@kaitymcclary8839]

I just wanted to say that I love all your videos, and they have been so helpful! I just planted a single zucchini seed into to a 12”x12”x12” planter box I made. For the soil, I honestly went to a spot in my yard that had a ton of dead leaves and tree debris, as it has a lot of pine trees, and lots of fat, juicy worms in the soil. I layered my soil with the dirt and some straw, in hopes to give it more aeration, and it is in direct sun. The soil is pretty dense, but I think will be nutrient rich. Any thoughts for me, moving forward? Thank you so much in advance!!

[@tonypalmer8556]

Love gardening. I start carrots and peas in the green house, 1/3 plastic barrel ends and slide them outside. Fresh carrots end of June. We are in central B.C. Farmers Feed the World.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Tony! How do you transplant the carrots outdoors once they've sprouted?

[@tonypalmer8556]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I grow them right in the barrel, 26"diameter, 16" deep. Lots of drain holes.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@tonypalmer8556 sweet! Nantes kind?

[@tonypalmer8556]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms You know the Nantes are my faves. Another couple of weeks before the snows gone. Farm on!

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

Hmm good stuff!new subs!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for the support! :-)

[@livefreefarmstead]

I am new to the channel and love the content so far! We live in northern Ontario and was wondering what your grow zone is in your BC area?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much, appreciate that! I'm in Victoria, so 9b. :-)

[@michelerichard5523]

What size(ounce)of the biodegradable cups do you use? Excellent idea.I was going to order the 20 oz but they are 6” tall. Would the 12 oz at 4.25” be a decent size? Thank you Jeff

[@chungyuanmui5295]

Hello, Great video with a lot of useful and practical information and recommendations. Quick question, is it too late to do the seeding at the middle of May in northern California? Also if I put the seeds in a water cup for germination do I have to add water to the soil before the shoots show up? Thanks

[@sherminnigar6156]

Hello my friend how you doing. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and connected please

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Shermin, thanks for watching!

[@mairismetal8135]

Last yr I bought a zucchini plant And tossed it into the ground Kinda forgot about it And it died ...so I just took some seeds and tossed them into the area 2-3 seeds and ya I was begging people to take them They were huge and wouldn’t stop I kept some seeds from them And I have just started 3 plants 2 just popped up I planted them 4 days ago The summer before same thing Grow crazy Seems I’m good at growing zucchini

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's the best! That's how gardening should be. :-)

[@mistyniles333]

Birds that why I start indoors..

[@edcevo3052]

Man I always go direct to garden on my crook neck and zucchini. They have just popped out the ground and already those darn spotted yellow lady bugs is already on them but the older plants there not bothering.

[@SashasGarden38]

I started my zucchinis from seed indoors and they were doing so great and now they're wilting and I just don't know. Any advice 🤗🌱

[@user-jm4fp3sn4l]

I’m growing squash and cucumbers and I saw a lot Videos and you better

[@tylersmith4236]

Hello, I've been a fan of your KZbin channel for a while now, you've helped me to get into gardening. I even based my garden around your teaching. I just have a question and need some advice if you have time. Recently my area (south georgia) received a ton of rain and it flooded a lot of places, and an ant colony has decided to make my raised bed its new home. how should I get ride of it without using chemicals? I tried the baking soda and sugar trick but it didn't work. Thank you in advance for any advice!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Tyler, thanks for the support! The ultimate solution I've found is regular white vinegar....diluted 50/50 with water. They hate the stuff. It'll get it out of your raised bed lickedy split!

[@tylersmith4236]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms awesome thank you, I'll be trying that tomorrow!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@tylersmith4236 Best of luck! Report back to let us know!

[@user-hy1dw4pm2j]

Thanks for your best information 👍👍👍ℹ️ℹ️ℹ️ℹ️ please 🥺🥺🥺🙏

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers!

[@sc3858]

For the past two weeks, my potted zucchini plants started getting female flowers that dried and died even before blooming. So they start growing a small fruit with the small flower bud and then they dry and drop before opening and being pollinated. Any suggestions? Heat? Calcium deficiency? What should I do? 😭 I am in Ontario zone 5a. Thank you.

[@markho5627]

When I grew the zucchinis two years ago, I got two major issues. #1: The plant takes way to much real estate while producing huge squash. Like 2 plants took half of my 4x8 raised bed. #2. Nobody in my family like it. Except for one, I ended up giving all of it away. Not planting it anymore. LOL. Once again, very good advise.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha for sure Mark..always gotta grow what you like to eat! At least you tried though man, that's better than most. :-)

[@Lovelylady1234]

Hello what size cups are you using?

[@mranderson5668]

Do you have to ferment the seeds?

[@desireeguzman4864]

My zucchini seedling sprouted so fast! Started to grow out the cardboard pod and I repotted it, it has 2 true leaves, so should I keep it under the grow light with the other seedlings or move it to a windowsill?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hi Desiree....the most light you can give them is always the best. Always.

[@pickmeisha]

I’ve started 4 weeks before last frost, Im going on week 2 and a couple plants already have 2 true leaves. Should I just throw away and wait to start again?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nahh...drop the temps, plenty of light, watch the moisture....easy to stall them and hold them back.

[@kingkha5672]

So when I was in live stream the temprature here was 4°c it felt like 9°c but now it's 0°c and before I checked the temprature I was like is it -4 or -5 because it did felt like that! Lol anyways I've never direct sown Zucchini seeds before always started them indoors and moved them to the garden later on... THEY GROW LIKE CRAZY!!! Well I have to early sow them because *"I LIVE IN THE FROZEN TUNDRA!"* hope you get the joke.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha are you growing on Lambeau Field? ;-)

[@kingkha5672]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Nah! I'm in Regina but the temperature here are blood freezing so yea it was actually said by a friend of mine of U.K. I'm from U,K, btw and I shifted here about 4 years ago so yea my friend nicknamed Regina "The frozen tundra" when I first sent her the picture of snow since it rarely snowed back in U.K. and damn last year it snowed sooooooooooooooo much and I said the same "FROZEN TUNDRA!" joke. LOL

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@kingkha5672 Ha ha awesome King! Too funny....I should have guessed that for sure!

[@LukasLife01]

My zuchinnis germinated indoors at a much lower temperature than you stated, they are growing really well, my first time growing them i hope i dont mess it up 😅

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup, they can germinate at a HUGE range of temperatures....its why we get so many volunteers from them in the garden. :-)

[@LukasLife01]

@The Ripe Tomato Farms your videos are great by the way, helped a lot this year. Id normally grow maximum 5 different things in the garden, this year i have well over 20 different fruit/veg

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@LukasLife01 oh wow, that's a step up! What crop are you most pumped about this season??

[@LukasLife01]

@The Ripe Tomato Farms either my Kale or my Garlic, my Garlic went in the ground late last fall and is growing amazing first time growing it and im a Garlic addict

[@dennisolive4741]

I planted Zico’s in the tropics and only one came up. It grew nicely for awhile and bloomed, made fruit but they got blossom rot about two inches long. I think the problem was they didn’t get properly pollinated.mathematics it died because I over watered. Oops! I will try again. Never give up.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely give it another try Dennis. Sounds like lack of pollination...sometimes Blossom End Rot is a Calcium issue...but in Zukes its often pollination.

[@gaiaawakened1773]

i would love to buy mykes herb and vegetable .i don t see it on amazon where can i buy it from.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Gaia, I haven't seen it on Amazon Canada either. Maybe direct from their website?

[@themightykhan2]

Courgette..... Soft g

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

:-)

[@Landengrady]

What size pot should plant if I need to container gardening

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Julie, for single Zukes 3 or 5 gallon will do just fine.

[@Landengrady]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you

[@myrustygarden]

Sorry Jeff just to be clear your recap says start early indoors 2 weeks after last frost date or direct sow 2 weeks after your last frost date so don’t start any differently indoors? I’m planning on doing mine soon and wanted to make sure. 🐝 safe and thanks 🇨🇦🧑‍🌾🌶💐🥬🥕

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Good catch Ali.....that's 2 weeks BEFORE last spring frost if indoors....2 weeks AFTER last spring frost if outdoors. :-)

[@myrustygarden]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms well now you know I pay attention 😂😂😂✌️🐝 safe

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@myrustygarden ha ha indeed! And now I've fixed it.... But can't upload without deleting this one, lol ugghhhh

[@michaelatimciska4245]

Hi Jeff...My squash pumpkin and zucchini are doing great. I'm winding them around the cage to get more length on them. Seems to be working OK. A question though. I have lots of male flowers that are on the way out... but the female ones are just starting to grow. I want to keep a male flower from each so I can pollinate later. Do you know how to store it until the female ones open? I'm thinking ziploc in fridge? I posted pictures in your group Facebook page. Cheers

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ziploc works great...I don't think they even need to be refrigerated....

[@michaelatimciska4245]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms that's awesome. You rock for answering so fast. Thank you 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@michaelatimciska4245 anytime!

[@mariannem3748]

I am new to your channel and live in Ontario. I notice you use mulch, is it hay?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Marianne, thanks for stopping by. Try not to use hay, it contains way too many seeds that will sprout up everywhere. I use straw instead. :-)

[@mariannem3748]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks so much for your answer. I appreciate it

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@mariannem3748 no problem Marianne, thanks for watching! :-)

[@andreamortimer2610]

If anyone has some proven technique (no insecticides, please) to fight squash bugs and squash vine* borers, I'd truly appreciate advice ... they are a serious problem for my plants!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Squash bugs live over winter by hiding in plant debris and coarse mulch....so if you're prone to the bugs, first get rid of their winter hiding spots. After that, regular natural dish soap kills the eggs, and manual removal of the adults is pretty easy, although a bit laboursome....

[@andreamortimer2610]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you!

[@dispmonk]

Beets are easy to grow multisown indoors.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cool, never tried them indoors.....!

[@samanthaakkerman1087]

What heatpad do you use for germinating seeds? And what growlights

[@mairismetal8135]

I just got the small jiffy ones But I just have a small indoor greenhouse stand Bought them at Canadian tire And home hardware

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Samantha, I use these ones: Vivosun Heat Mats: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/39tGFCb​ Amazon USA: amzn.to/36oYwrY​ Amazon UK: amzn.to/3cmvhtV For grow lights, Mars Hydro or Spyder LED that fit your budget will do just fine. :-)

[@samanthaakkerman1087]

got my vivosun mat ordered, supposed to get it tomorrow!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@samanthaakkerman1087 That was fast Samantha! Right on! Here come the seedlings! :-)

[@TSF_VLOG]

How many seeds do you recommend putting in a 12inch pot?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Two in the center. And then thin to the strongest single plant after the first set of true leaves. :-)

[@TSF_VLOG]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms omg. This is my first time planting them and I planted like 6 seeds in that big pot what do you recommend I do?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@TSF_VLOG Ha ha don't fret. Just thin to the best 2 or 3 plants once they all sprout.

[@balwindersandhu6984]

What is fertilizer name

[@lisa32469]

I had no luck last year with my zucchini...I'm going to plant in a different spot this year...

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Best of luck Lisa...what do you think was the problem?

[@melissasullivan1658]

I had the same issue, and I could never figure out what was wrong with my soil. :(

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@melissasullivan1658 its almost always the soil Melissa....! :-(

[@melissasullivan1658]

Thanks homie. Pretty sure I underfertilized out of fear that I’d over fertilize.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@melissasullivan1658 That can happen with such a massive plant. I'm positive they take a lot out of the soil to support the giant foliage and copious fruit! :-)

[@liamgrows]

You forgot pumkins

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

What about pumpkins? Love 'em!

[@MegaJb555]

You can eat the flowers!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Squash blossoms are yum!!

[@estellavandenende1477]

Haaai there, I am a little confused, but may be that is because the language, sorry for that. 1. At minute 5.06 you said sow BEFORE last frost spring and 2. At the recap at minute 10.02 , I read AFTER 2 weeks.... Ok, now I am lost....before or after??? ....please help. In the Netherlands the last frost date is 15 may, so when I want to sow early indoors, that is about end of april???? 👩‍🌾Greetzz Here we say: Koerzjet 😂

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

No worries Estella! Let me clarify. If you are DIRECT SOWING outdoors into your garden, you need to wait for warmer weather before planting....so 1-2 weeks AFTER your last spring frost. If you are sowing early indoors, then you get to sow early, 2 weeks BEFORE your last spring frost. 2 ways to grow.....2 different times to start.

[@estellavandenende1477]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you so much...you are fast... Pen and paper ready, I write in my "green" agenda,... end of april sow zucchini indoors ... 🥒👩‍🌾👋

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@estellavandenende1477 Best of luck! I fixed the video and re-uploaded it! This video here will be taken down in a few days. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpirfH-cqaaGirM

[@estellavandenende1477]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Fingers crossed... 👩‍🌾 At this moment it's 5C outside 🥶 So, coming weeks, sowing inside only....Thank you so much for your nice video's and jokes...😂

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@estellavandenende1477 same here... I did some kale and some spinach the other day... Just waiting for a few more degrees for peas, carrots, and beets!

[@bobwill9626]

How do I deal with the squash bugs that kill my squash every year. I kill them and the eggs they just keep coming back.

[@blaccsilverstaff5484]

Plant something else that that like that you want or sprinkle cayenne pepper on it 🤷 worth a try

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Squash bugs live over winter by hiding in plant debris and coarse mulch....so if you're prone to the bugs, first get rid of their winter hiding spots. After that, regular natural dish soap kills the eggs, and manual removal of the adults is pretty easy, although a bit laboursome....

[@bobwill9626]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I do all that change my location every year same thing. Eventually they die every year.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@bobwill9626 Tough to say Bill. Never seen a bug outbreak that re-occurs like that after treatment and removal and eliminating mulch to over winter in.

[@just1n1an1]

Wheres part 2?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKnLqmNmlL5kgK8

[@markrodgers1965]

What is the spacing for direct sowing ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Same spacing (18-24 inches apart), but put 2 or 3 seeds in each spot to ensure a plant in each location. Thin about a week to 10 days after sprouting.

[@tamaradore6834]

Do you have any trouble with squash bugs?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I've been lucky so far Tamara. Avoided any serious infestations of anything really. Powdery mildew at the end of the year is about it. :-)

[@liamgrows]

Well zucchini’s The seeds look like pumpkin seed

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Same plant... Different cultivars... Like Broccoli and Cauliflower!

[@Landerisa]

Ohhh, two weeks before last frost date... oops 😂

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Not your fault Lisa....the recap at the end states BEFORE twice. Sigh. LOL

[@Landerisa]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms no worries, actually didn’t even notice that, I’m in 5b and was stuck on the fact that I started my zucchini this past weekend 🤣

[@mairismetal8135]

Crap I started my seeds way to early

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Its no worries Mairis....just keep them cool with a ton of light....you CAN slow them down.

[@bowler8]

courgettes...the g is pronounced a j not a g

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cool. I mean KOOL

[@He4vyD]

Courgette is not pronounced cor-get. The "ou" is like should or book and "gette" is like jet.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

:-)

[@melissasullivan1658]

So KooJet? I always said core-jet. 😏

[@He4vyD]

@@melissasullivan1658 koorjet

[@ultimatecouponlady]

Why do most of your sentences sound like you're asking a question?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Why not? Its fun. Try it!

[@courierdove]

I was really enjoying this video but after a couple minutes I noticed that you keep raising the pitch of your voice at the end of your sentences like it's a question. Every once in awhile that is understandable but every single sentence raising your voice at the end like it's a? I just can't listen to for very long. Just some constructive criticism.

[@crs4130]

Are you really criticizing the way he speaks… grow up

[@melindabridley4030]

My seeds grow tall and skinny and go limp before they turn green 🥲 I don’t know why but everything I plant grow long and akinny

[@Dr_Peeper_ICU]

At face value it sounds like not enough light if they are leggy. Mine are only 10 days old and are receiving full sun already outdoors in 78F weather. They have not stretched in the slightest and will be planted in the ground in a few days. Already have roots hanging out of the bottom of the 3.5" starter pots. Unlike tomatoes and peppers, you can hold off longer on these. They grow sooooo fast but must have adequate light.

[@Pubgfetiz]

Hi Jeff, I did twice some trial test on a few seeds, in paper cups several weeks back and find that it sprouted and grew excellent with huge leaves, but after a few days the leaves get like white spots and looks transparent in few places/the transparent areas seems lightly pulled/curl slightly and then turn yellow and rotted off. Do you have an idea why this might be happening and if so, it’s some kind disease etc... please and thanks 🙏 so much 🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That is very strange Seddy....odd to get them germinating so well and then to get the leaf discoloration. Might be environmental rather than disease or fungus.

[@Pubgfetiz]

I think you maybe right, might be not enough wind/air flow

[@Pubgfetiz]

Do you think, that can be it..?