- 1. The zucchini is an inexpensive vegetable
- 3. Also for beginners
- 2. Low maintenance effort
- 4. Large variety of varieties
- 5. Zucchini grows almost anywhere
- 6. Zucchini find their way into the pot or on the balcony
- 7. Many disease resistant varieties
- 8. Plants can be grown from seeds
- 9. Zucchini is versatile
- 10. Zucchini flowers are a delicacy
- tips and tricks
The neighbor provides you with zucchini and raves about his good harvest. It's not magic - even beginners can grow zucchini. So why not try growing zucchini yourself.
1. The zucchini is an inexpensive vegetable
Seeds and plants do not cost much. In addition, zucchini plants are so productive that 2 plants are sufficient for the needs of a family. Even the neighbor can still be supplied.
3. Also for beginners
Zucchini breeding is particularly suitable for beginners. No previous gardening knowledge is required here, nor are any expensive means of care.
2. Low maintenance effort
A well-fertilized bed, plenty of space, water, warmth and sun - that's all the zucchini needs to thrive.
4. Large variety of varieties
Zucchini comes in many varieties - green, yellow, striped, long or spherical. Here you can try it out as you please.
5. Zucchini grows almost anywhere
Growing zucchini doesn’t necessarily have to be a vegetable or raised bed. The zucchini not only fills a gap in the flower bed with its large flowers.
6. Zucchini find their way into the pot or on the balcony
Zucchini have long since become balcony-ready. Compact varieties such as "Patiostar F1" or climbing varieties such as "Black Forest F1" thrive in a sunny location in a large planter or paint tub.
7. Many disease resistant varieties
Many new breeds are resistant to powdery mildew (“Leila F1”, “Diamant F1 Hybride”) or mosaic virus (“Defender”, “Mirza F1”).
8. Plants can be grown from seeds
Zucchini can be grown from seeds on the sunny windowsill without much effort. All you need is seeds from the garden market, flower pots, water and light.
9. Zucchini is versatile
The low-calorie fruit can be steamed, grilled, stuffed, or used in salads. The zucchini can be well preserved by drying, pickling and sometimes by freezing.
10. Zucchini flowers are a delicacy
The large yellow or white flowers not only inspire in the bed, the male flowers are also edible. They are delicious baked, fried or stuffed.
tips and tricks
Gardening is great fun for children. All the more so when the work is easy to do and produces many large fruits - like the courgettes.