Try These Methods For Growing Large and Healthy Zucchini

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Learn how to keep your squash plants healthy and produce more fruit with these tips and tricks!
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@mahamudaakter2631 10 ай бұрын

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@diannemiller4754 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Luke, I was pruning my zucchini plant earlier today. I did it correctly 😊Thanks for helping us to go better gardens. Im in Michigan also. My order of garlic is on its way. Im going to revisit how to grow garlic shortly.

@user-pb8bp6sr2u 10 ай бұрын

I staked my zucchini, crooknecks, and acorn squash (bush type). It is working out well. Still getting fruits, they're actually more prolific right now than they've been all summer, for whatever reason. The staking and pruning is keeping everything off the ground, flowers well visible for the pollinators, space saving, easily accessible, and allowing more energy to go to the fruits rather the leaves. Also i cut the zucchini and crooknecks rather small, because i dont like seediness. However, they have been maturing surprisingly slowly. I'm lucky to get one every 3 days, from 3 zucchini plants and 2 crookneck plants. They definitely haven't been getting away from me, thank goodness!

@Rabellaka. 10 ай бұрын

I love the larger zucchini for stuffing with cheese and bread or other ingredients. But I planted late, and I’ve only had one zucchini so far, I’m just getting female flowers now. I’m in Ontario.

@kellygarnet6329 10 ай бұрын

👋 I'm from Ontario too.

@TheOnlyKontrol 10 ай бұрын

As much as you do like the large ones what he says about harvesting early really helped me this year and I could see it. Especially in the first month of it sending out flowers if you get one pollinated I’d pick it when it’s about 5-6” long and pretty skinny. Really helps the plant develop more. I actually had a green zucchini survive for 4 months by growing it vertical and pruning old leafs. Small ones fried in some butter till golden brown is really good by itself or even on a sandwich.

@KrisYoung-rw6hs 10 ай бұрын

Besides tomatoes, zucs are my #2 favorite plant to grow. Savory or sweet there is so much to do with them and I had geat success in previous years. Going to try to stand them up next year just to make more room in the garden. I had ants stealing the pollen from my zucs. I thought it was normal until it became a bigger problem this year. I saw a video you made about getting rid of them around zuc/squash. Also need to amend more soil. Definately more prepared for next year!

@Giggiyygoo 10 ай бұрын

I seem to be able to grow absolutely anything except zucchini. Had four plants this year and got about 5 or 6 fruits total. Just cant get them to produce female flowers that survive long enough to open.

@cherihabegger9856 10 ай бұрын

You are right about planting different varieties. This summer our yellow zucchini did amazing. I'll bet we got 20 or more squash off of it. My regular zucchini did not do that well. I replanted them for late summer and I am getting a few now. But now the deer are eating off all of the leaves which I didn't know they would do.

@BBHubbs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, so much, Luke! You are a wealth of information and wisdoms for us to rely on.

@lauriedavis4045 10 ай бұрын

Very nicely organized narrative, and great videography. One of the best! 👏

@elizaC3024 10 ай бұрын

Great information Luke.

@LB-vl3qn 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Luke, for clarifying pruning for plants that grow a single stalk and fruit off that. But, what about varieties like Long White of Palermo, which produce long vines like winter squash, and lots of them. Is it ever appropriate to prune those? Thanks again. ~ Lisa

@stevepethel6843 19 күн бұрын

😂God bless you for sharing helpful. Growing information.Great video...

@debichats8634 10 ай бұрын

Just got my garlic today! I’m SO excited! I have a space but need to dig out the Virginia clay and amend the soil before I plant it! I can’t wait to harvest it!!! This is one of the coolest things I’ve ever done! Thank you for sending good instructions! I feel a big WIN coming on here!!!!!❤

@suec3215 10 ай бұрын

That’s really good to know! Thank you

@sheliaheverin8822 10 ай бұрын

I have summer and zucchini replanted and its doing great...NO squash bugs.

@lidip8700 10 ай бұрын

Squash bugs did our Golden Zucchini & Black Beauty squash in. I sprayed BT & Dead Bug but they won. So I pulled them after I pruned them to death (from boriers damage) and they stopped producing blooms, that was first of Aug. Now I'm struggling to keep the bugs from killing off my Butternut & newly planted Spaghetti squash & cucumbers! Its bad when you're spraying the BT & squishing they bugs with your feet at the same time!! Lol

@tennesseenana4838 10 ай бұрын

Because of my 'soil' - hard packed clay filled with rocks, I plant in totes. I've always put tomato cages for my Z to grow in and also used twigs, etc through them to help hold their weight.

@Tcgolovies 10 ай бұрын

The twigs are a great idea!

@vickiwestlund1837 10 ай бұрын

Thanks again Luke!

@maycb9596 10 ай бұрын

I had 4 zucchini plants, it only produced 3 zucchini this summer! last year I have 3 zucchini per week from 3 plants.

@gardentours 10 ай бұрын

Good to know 👍 Thank you very much for sharing.

@mudpiemudpie785 10 ай бұрын

Mine didn't do well this year. With extreme humidity, even with pruning and baking soda spray, couldn't save them from powdery mildew--and it's still raining. Rough year for my cucumbers, too. 😭 When did you plant your fall zucchini? I missed the mark.

@jackiehorsley9263 10 ай бұрын

awesome video Luke I well definitely keep your tips and Tricks In mind

@isravalle 10 ай бұрын

Your videos really help me to Get trough my day. Thanks for make such a great job. Keep it that way!!

@arescue 10 ай бұрын

When you have the powdery mildew and you remove the leaves, should you put the bad leaves in the green waste bin or in the compost?

@carolebrown8547 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Such great advice. I had great plans to stake and prune this year but the plants just didn't do well in the weird weather and only gave male flowers.

@Zeropatience1 10 ай бұрын

2 of my sugar snap peas just suddenly got covered in powdery mildew. I could not remember how you said to treat it, I've been trying to write everything down this year to have a garden journal but ended up pulling the plants. Also prefer the non salon look. Just my preference

@GeorgeniaKilbourn 10 ай бұрын

I can't seem to get Zucchini to grow. I alot of male flowers, no female flowers. Two years in a row . Would like to try again next spring. Help please. NC zone 8a

@sn232 10 ай бұрын

Do you plant your August zucchin as seeds or plants? And do you plant them in the same bed, along with the full grown planted Zucchini?

@ShelleyGosselin-mn7wb 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Luke! I needed this video! Question, whoch type of fertilizer dobyou use for your later harvest?

@blanchecarte963 10 ай бұрын

I used the 1c milk with 3 c of water it worked best

@stevetendrich398 10 ай бұрын

squash was great last year, close to nothing this year. too much rain.

@TheSimArchitect 10 ай бұрын

I used to like to spray a vinegar solution when I had pumpkin plants. Bad idea? Seemed to work here, but I didn't do proper testing or had enough discipline but I would usually get mildew once I stopped.

@rugratsonthecarpet 10 ай бұрын

Should we do the same weekly baking soda treatment on our cucumbers also?

@MIgardener 10 ай бұрын

You can!

@dawndolinski768 10 ай бұрын

what kind of fertilizer do u use?

@MIgardener 10 ай бұрын

Trifecta :)

@crownandcountryside 10 ай бұрын

I have the worst luck with zucchini. It always gets killed with something. This year I got a handful, which is the best I've had yet!

@AliceMarieM 10 ай бұрын

why is Zucchini so productive and watermelon so stingy? I am lucky if I get 2 melons off my sugar baby vines.

@lauriedavis4045 10 ай бұрын

I think 2 fruits per vine is normal for watermelons.

@gwen27405 10 ай бұрын

Exactly! 😂

@catherinemaxine2079 10 ай бұрын

I have the opposite problem. Watermelon thrives for me, zucchini I get two or three (maybe).

@MorganBrunson 10 ай бұрын

Where do you live? Melons prefer warmth and dry temps. Water regularly but it hates wet feet.

@gamache2709 9 ай бұрын

Squash bugs wiped out my zucchini and melons and cucumbers even though I was using diatomaceous earth and neem oil. Never had a chance to worry about powdery mildew. Could you do a video on how to deal with squash bugs?

@charmainemrtnz 10 ай бұрын

Use Vic’s Vapor Rub to deter mosquitoes. Dab it on like perfume, behind ears, inner elbows, neck, wrists, ankles, behind knees , etc…. Doesn’t have to be thick. Thin layer. Let me know how this works for you.

@andicarlson5870 10 ай бұрын

Would love to know if anyone has any ideas how to preserve zucchini. The one time I had space for zucchini, my family’s eating did not keep up from production. I believe that was one year and it did really well.

@gamache2709 9 ай бұрын

I’ve shredded and frozen them in the past to use in zucchini bread.

@jessicabuche6722 10 ай бұрын

How many zucchini can you assume on average to yield per plant ?

@MIgardener 10 ай бұрын

Generally around 8-11 zucchini is normal per plant.

@personalcommentary 10 ай бұрын

I fought the noble battle with squash vine borers this year... in the name of all that's holy, how can we squash them, permanently?

@username5227 10 ай бұрын

I staked my bush zucchini with 3' tomato cages and the cages never stood a chance, they fell over almost immediately and the plant just continued to grow along the ground

@CyberSERT 9 ай бұрын

Same story here.

@colleen4574 10 ай бұрын

My yellow squash side by side to green, same soil, water and sunlight, yellow went crazy, green zucchini hardly any?? I did have PM and it didn't effect production so I left it alone.

@rachelstark2391 10 ай бұрын

The question begs, what have you done to your hair and why?

@chuckrosenberger 10 ай бұрын

vine borers wipe out all the plants before they even fruit, making squash a constant disappointment. any strategies for stopping vine borers?

@tammyohlsson7966 10 ай бұрын

Please, do tell!

@nadinelara2939 10 ай бұрын

Same here in Texas. Planted 3 plants just starting to produce and then vine borers😢 I pulled out the plants and made sure to kill all of the borers. Then replanted in another bed on other side of garden. They just sprouted so we will see if I can keep those pests away. Also battling harvester ants that come every night and eat all the leaves off the plants in the garden (currently the okra) so used coffee grounds around the beds to throw them off as much as possible. Need to get more coffee grounds since I used up the huge bag I got from Starbucks.

@nadinelara2939 10 ай бұрын

@pacificbuildingcare 10 ай бұрын

Do you guys know how to save a dying leucadendros? I pruned it today but a lot of the cones are dead. Went from luscious red green to now like dead branches and the leaves are falling off which are kind of yellow pale green. I need to know what kind of fertilizer I can put on it as I want to try to save it. I pruned it today as it's a fairly large leucadendron, which I've cut it down about 30% already but it doesn't look very healthy. Is somebody there can give me advice I'd really appreciate it. I can send pictures if you give me a link or an email address to so somebody can look at it tell me.

@user-pb8bp6sr2u 10 ай бұрын

How are you NOT getting rashes from handling the squash plants with bare hands and arms?? Idk why, but my skin has been super sensitive this year and frequently getting rashes from the squash plants!

@TheGentGaming 10 ай бұрын

Growing vertically is where it's at.

@54cal54 10 ай бұрын

What happened to 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil?

@mlynnw7831 10 ай бұрын

That's what I was wondering. Last year the recipe was 1 gallon water, 2 Tbs baking soda, 3 drops dish soap, and 3 Tbs vegetable oil.

@JNoMooreNumbers 10 ай бұрын

I limit zucchini or neighbors will have zucchini in their mailboxes 😂. I won't have a fall garden. Squash bugs come out then.

@FrozEnbyWolf150 10 ай бұрын

I gave up on zucchini due to heavy pest pressure. We always get a ton of borers, and they destroy everything that isn't a butternut squash. We also get two waves of them, so planting later in the season doesn't really help. Other than completely covering the zucchini with mesh cloth and manually pollinating them, I can't think of a way to grow them.

@lidip8700 10 ай бұрын

I'm with ya! I had to pull my golden zucchini & black beauty. I only got 2 fruits each before the bugs killed them. I sprayed BT & Dead Bug, didn't seem to stop them. We never had these bugs so bad as this year!!

@carinadouah1951 10 ай бұрын

What is BT?

@FrozEnbyWolf150 10 ай бұрын

@@carinadouah1951 Bacillus thuringiensis, an organic pesticide that affects the larval stage of pests that ingest it. It can sometimes be effective against squash borers, since it's the larva that chews into the vine, but you need to constantly reapply it to ensure they eat it. I heard there's a way to inject BT into the vines, but I don't have the tools to do this.

@mlynnw7831 10 ай бұрын

I get 10-15 vine borers in each plant, but I have been able to all my squash plants from death for 2 years now. You can start this earlier, but once you see those vine borer holes (that you should regularly check for) have to act ASAP. You saw how Luke's plant stem was sprawling along the ground. Cover part of that stem well beyond the vine borer holes with soil, compost, or soil/compost mix. The stem will put down more roots there. When the vine borer destroys the stem, preventing water and nutrients from getting to the plant, the newly rooting area will take over. You can do this in your garden bed or in wood chip walkways. Just push a little bit of soil under the vine too, if in wood chips. I hope it works equally well for you!

@FrozEnbyWolf150 10 ай бұрын

@@mlynnw7831 Thanks, though I did try this method on my zucchini two years ago, and it didn't really work. The stem just rotted underground instead of growing new roots, and the plant ran out of energy trying to develop new roots. I probably didn't get to it early enough. I would need a way to stop borers from getting into the plant in the first place.