How long does it take to grow Zucchini?

Zucchini takes approximately 50 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Zucchini need?

Zucchini requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).

Plant Zucchini at 1/sqft (12" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Zucchini is frost-sensitive and should not be exposed to frost.

Good companion plants for Zucchini include Corn, Beans, Nasturtiums, Phacelia. Avoid planting near Potatoes.

Zucchini seeds germinate in 4-10 days at an optimal temperature of 85°F.

Start Zucchini seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant 2 weeks after last frost.

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Cucurbit family

Days to Harvest50 days

SunlightFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

Germination4-10 days

HardinessVery Tender

Germ. Temp85°F

Start Indoors4 weeks before last frost

Track Zucchini from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.