Zucchini should not be missing in any self-respecting home garden. You just need to have a little space and pay enough attention.
Why grow zucchini?
Zucchini are a very versatile summer vegetable and are appreciated in the kitchen. Healthy and versatile, they can be prepared in many different ways: grilled, fried, baked, or as an ingredient in soups, stews, and salads. It is a vegetable that cannot be missing if you want to create a vegetable garden on the balcony or in the garden, as its nutritional values are highly appreciated. In fact, they are low in calories and rich in essential nutrients. They contain vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B6, folic acid and minerals such as potassium and manganese. Since they are mainly made up of water, they are an ideal choice for maintaining body moisture during the summer months. In addition, due to their fiber content, they help regulate intestinal function, promote satiety and contribute to weight control. Although not particularly difficult to grow at home, zucchini need some precautions in order to grow healthy and lush. Let’s see which ones.
How to Grow Them
To create your home garden, you’ll need potting soil, plastic containers (such as disposable cups), and zucchini seeds. Add soil and a zucchini seed to each jar. In as little as three days, the seed begins to germinate. In a week you will see the first leaves sprout. At this point, it’s time to transfer them to larger pots that are deep enough for the roots to develop. In each pot, place the zucchini seedling with sprouting leaves and roots. To protect the seedling and make it grow strong and healthy, use mulch or sprinkle straw over the potting soil. When more leaves begin to sprout, add a stake to allow the plant to grow upward. Therefore, prune leaves that appear dry at regular intervals. At this point in the plant’s growth, you can remove the mulch and continue with the fertilizer. Among the best is the one based on proteins derived from fish. Replace the mulch and water thoroughly.
When the time is right, the plant begins to give its first flowers, followed only by the fruits when pollinated. To make it easier, you can use a cotton swab and extract the pollen from the flowers. After about 70 days, you will see the berries sprout. After the hundred days, the zucchini in your house is ready to be taken off the plant and cooked. At km 0 you can easily get an organic vegetable.
