Grandma’s secret to a bumper zucchini harvest revealed!

Do you want to enjoy an abundant zucchini harvest that will delight your family and neighbors? Discover my grandmother’s secret and learn how to grow bountiful zucchini in your garden!

Growing zucchini can be incredibly satisfying and bring abundant yields if you remember a few fundamental principles. Zucchini is perfect for growing in your plot, even if you are a beginner gardener. My grandma always uses one foolproof trick: she places something in the hole before planting the zucchini. Because of this, she harvests so much zucchini that she shares it with the entire family.

Zucchini loves warmth and sun! Choose a sunny and sheltered spot for it. The soil should be fertile, well-drained, and rich in humus. Before planting, it's worth enriching the soil with compost or manure to provide the zucchini with the necessary nutrients.

The secret to abundant zucchini harvests lies in a simple addition to the hole where you plant the seedlings. Just sprinkle two handfuls of granular manure and cover it with a thin layer of soil. Then, place the seedling in the hole and cover it with the remaining soil. You can also add some soil designed for vegetable cultivation at the bottom of the hole.

Additional tips for growing zucchini:

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• Plant zucchini seedlings at 24-31 inches intervals, and space the rows 31-39 inches apart.
• Water the zucchini regularly, especially during dry periods.
• Remove weeds and regularly loosen the soil around the plants.
• Fertilize the zucchini with manure or compost every 2-3 weeks.
• Pinching off zucchini side shoots can stimulate fruit development.

The best time to plant zucchini in the garden is the second half of May. At this time, the risk of frost is minimal, and the soil temperature is sufficiently high, providing optimal conditions for the seeds to germinate and the plants to develop.

By applying these simple growing principles and remembering the secret ingredient in the hole, you will surely grow an impressive amount of zucchini. You can use the mature vegetables to prepare delicious dishes such as ratatouille, cream soup, or casseroles. Enjoy home-grown flavors and share the excess harvest with family and neighbors!