Content
- This is how zucchini care succeeds
- How do I properly pour the zucchini?
- How do I protect the fruits from rot?
- Is the zucchini repotted?
- When and how should I pimp zucchini plants?
- Does the zucchini plant have to be blended?
- What to do with mildew?
- What to do with aphids?
- How can I protect the zucchini from snails?
- How are zucchini plants fertilized?
- Tips & Tricks
This is how zucchini care succeeds
Sun, water, nutrient-rich soil - these are the most important things that the zucchini needs to grow. So just put the plant in the bed and wait? Use the time for well-dosed care measures and you can count on a rich harvest.
How do I properly pour the zucchini?
Instead of using the hose you should definitely water with the watering can. This allows you to reach the plant base and protect the large leaves of the zucchini. This protects against mildew and fungus infestation. The best time to water is in the morning or in the evening.
How do I protect the fruits from rot?
By laying out straw or through a mulch layer. They also protect the soil from drying out.
Is the zucchini repotted?
If the zucchini is sown in a sufficiently large pot, it does not need to be repotted until planted in the soil. If the zucchini are to be further cultivated on the balcony, it comes from the end of May in at least 40 cm large planter.
When and how should I pimp zucchini plants?
If several seedlings develop from the planted seeds, it is time to poke. The weaker plantlet is carefully released from the ground with your fingers.
Does the zucchini plant have to be blended?
No. Only dried or disease-affected leaves are removed.
What to do with mildew?
What to do with aphids?
Nectar and garlic infusion help against aphids. Suitable chemical agents are available i.a. from Neudorff.
How can I protect the zucchini from snails?
How are zucchini plants fertilized?
The best way to fertilize zucchini is to mix in compost. It is already mixed before planting the soil and supplies the young zucchini with the most important nutrients. Also a subsequent application to the ground is possible.
In addition, you can use organic fertilizers such as horn shavings and horn meal or special zucchini or tomato fertilizers from the garden market.
Tips & Tricks
Instead of cold tap water you should better pamper your zucchini plants with rainwater. The stale rainwater is firstly warmer than fresh tap water, secondly softer because almost lime-free and third, it protects the wallet.