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- Ten reasons why it is worthwhile to grow zucchini yourself
- 1. The zucchini is a cheap vegetable
- 3. Also for beginners
- 2. Low maintenance
- 4. Great diversity of varieties
- 5. Zucchini grows almost everywhere
- 6. Zucchini find their way into the pot or on the balcony
- 7. Many disease-resistant varieties
- 8. Plants can be grown from seeds themselves
- 9. Zucchini are versatile
- 10. Zucchini flowers are a delicacy
- Tips & Tricks
Ten reasons why it is worthwhile to grow zucchini yourself
The neighbor provides you with zucchini and raves about his good harvest. This is not a magic work - the zucchini cultivation succeeds even beginners. So, why not try it yourself with the zucchini breed.
1. The zucchini is a cheap vegetable
Seeds and plants do not cost much. In addition, zucchini plants are so productive that a total of 2 plants are sufficient for the needs of one family. Even the neighbor can still be cared for.
3. Also for beginners
Especially for beginners is the zucchini-breeding. Neither horticultural knowledge is needed here nor complex means of care.
2. Low maintenance
A well-fertilized bed, lots of space, water, warmth and sun - that's all the zucchini needs to thrive.
4. Great diversity of varieties
Zucchini is available in many varieties - green, yellow, striped, long or round. Here you can try your luck.
5. Zucchini grows almost everywhere
For zucchini cultivation, it does not necessarily have to be a vegetable or raised bed. The zucchini also fills a gap in the flowerbed not only with its large flowers.
6. Zucchini find their way into the pot or on the balcony
Zucchini have long been able to balcony. Compact varieties such as "Patiostar F1" or climbing varieties such as "Black Forest F1" grow in a sunny position in a large planter or a painting tub.
7. Many disease-resistant varieties
Many new varieties are resistant to powdery mildew ("Leila F1", "Diamond F1 Hybrid") or mosaic virus ("Defender", "Mirza F1").
8. Plants can be grown from seeds themselves
Zucchini can be grown on the sunny windowsill without much effort. All you need is seeds from the garden center, flower pots, water and light.
9. Zucchini are versatile
The low-calorie fruit can be steamed, grilled, stuffed or used in salad. By drying, inserting and partly by freezing the zucchini can be well preserved.
10. Zucchini flowers are a delicacy
The large yellow or white flowers are not only exciting in the bed, the male flowers are also edible. They are delicious in baked, deep-fried or filled form.
Tips & Tricks
Gardening is great fun for children. All the more so when the work is easy and produces many big fruits - like the zucchini.