Growing Guide
How to Grow Zucchini
A complete, definitive, simple, and free guide to growing tasty (seedless) zucchini in your own yard.
Zucchini Germination Temperatures
Minimum Soil Temperature: 60° F
Ideal Soil Temperature: 90° F
Maximum Soil Temperature: 100° F
Average Days to Emerge: 7-14
Click here to find out how long it takes zucchini seed to germinate and what you can do to speed it up.
How to Plant Zucchini: Varieties, Spacing, Hills vs. Rows & More
Everything you need to plant zucchini — bush vs. vining, in-ground vs. raised bed, hills vs. rows vs. square foot, seed depth, thinning, and what heat does to your plants.
Zucchini Germination Time [And How to Get Every Seed to Sprout]
I've had zucchini seeds sprout in 3 days and watched a whole row sit there for two weeks. Here's what makes the difference — soil temps, moisture, depth, and how to troubleshoot when nothing's happening.
How Much Zucchini Does One Plant Produce?
One plant produces more zucchini than most families can eat. Here's exactly how much to expect, what affects your yield, and why you should never go on vacation in July.
When to Plant Zucchini [30 States, 47 Regions]
Find out when to plant zucchini in your state. Covers 30 states and 47 regions with soil temperature requirements, last frost dates, and direct sow planting windows.
Types of Zucchini: Which One Should You Actually Grow?
Not all zucchini are created equal. Learn which types to grow based on your space, climate, and how you cook, and stop wasting garden beds on the wrong variety.