How do I water the zucchini correctly?
Instead of using the hose, you should definitely water with a watering can. This allows you to reach the plant base in a targeted manner and protect the large leaves of the zucchini. This protects against powdery mildew and fungal attack. The best time to water is in the morning or in the evening.
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How do I protect the fruit from rot?
By laying out straw or a layer of mulch. They also protect the soil from drying out.
Will the zucchini be repotted?
If the zucchini is sown in a sufficiently large pot, it does not have to be repotted in the ground until it is planted out. If the zucchini is to be cultivated on the balcony, it is placed in a planter at least 40 cm in size from the end of May.
When and how do I prick zucchini plants?
If several seedlings develop from the set seeds, it is time to prick out. The weaker plant is carefully removed from the soil with your fingers.
Does the zucchini plant have to be cut?
No. Only leaves that are dried out or affected by diseases are removed.
What to do with powdery mildew
- Remove the leaves affected by powdery mildew and downy mildew and dispose of them with household waste
- Garlic or onion infusion for downy mildew or spray with anti-fungal agents
What to do with aphids
Nettle liquid and garlic infusion help against aphids. Suitable chemical agents are available from Neudorff, among others.
How can I protect the zucchini from snails?
- Sprinkle slug pellets immediately after planting (€ 16.78 at Amazon *)
- Put up snail fences around the bed
- A snail collar can be put over the young plant
- Collect snails regularly
What are zucchini plants fertilized with?
The best way to fertilize zucchini is by mixing in compost. It is added to the soil before planting and provides the young zucchini with the most important nutrients. A subsequent application to the floor is also possible.
In addition, you can use organic fertilizers such as horn shavings (€ 6.39 at Amazon *) and horn meal or special zucchini or tomato fertilizers from the garden market.
Tips & Tricks
Instead of using cold tap water, it is better to pamper your zucchini plants with rainwater. The stale rainwater is firstly warmer than fresh tap water, secondly it is softer because it is almost free of lime and thirdly it is easy on the wallet.
