HUNGRY FRUIT: Squash are heavy feeders, meaning they thrive in soil with high fertility. If you don’t have rich soil, you can add an organic fertility source before planting squash, and/or apply a ...

Some of the most common questions I’m asked by backyard vegetable growers concern zucchini. The plants either produce like crazy, inspiring memes about gardeners anonymously leaving overflow harvests ...

Growing zucchini does not require a backyard. With the right setup, containers can support healthy plants and generous harvests all season long.

Generally, when you are looking to plant zucchini (Cucurbita pepo), you'll do so by late spring, or whenever the ground is consistently warm. However, if you missed your window, or you didn't decide ...

Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, and patty pan, is common in central New York vegetable gardens. Summer squash grows quickly, is early to harvest, and is ...

DEER PARK, Wash. — Eric Elithorp has to harvest his zucchini at least three times a week. Sometimes more. “You can almost see it grow,” Elithorp said. “If you get a 90-degree day, sometimes you’ve got ...

Versatile, vibrant and delicious, summer squash is a favorite of both gardeners and cooks. All squash varieties are members of the Cucurbitaceae family. What sets summer squash apart from winter ...

"Will the zucchinis stop growing soon?" asked my kids, desperate for a dinner that doesn't revolve around summer squash. Once established, summer squash plants can continue to grow, producing female ...