Grilled zucchini slices, Mediterranean ratatouille - zucchini is tasty and versatile. On top of that, it is a low-maintenance vegetable and easy to grow in the garden. Even newbies can handle the cultivation well and can expect a rich harvest.
How to successfully grow zucchini in the garden?
To successfully grow zucchini in the garden you need: a bed with enough space, enough water and sunlight, a good supply of nutrients and possibly a climbing aid. It is important to choose the right zucchini variety, which either grows bushy or forms tendrils.
Easy cultivation
All you need to grow zucchini in the garden is a bed, enough water for watering, sun and enough nutrients. Most zucchini varieties grow bushy or form creeping tendrils that spread across the bed and take up a lot of space. Some varieties tend upwards and require a climbing aid for support.
Zucchini plants
You can easily buy zucchini plants in the garden center (€1.00 on Amazon), grow them yourself from seeds or sow them directly in the bed. Depending on your taste, you can choose between green and yellow, elongated and spherical varieties. Many new breeds are also resistant to diseases.
Tips & Tricks
You can easily build a climbing aid yourself. You put wooden or climbing sticks around the plant like a tent and tie them together at the top with a rope. The plant also finds good support on taut cords.
