🪴 Supporting the Plant
Bush types don’t sprawl, but a small tomato cage or stake keeps them upright 🌬️
In very tight spaces, train plants upward using a trellis or mesh 🪢
🐝 Pollination Tips
Male flowers: thin stem
Female flowers: small swollen base
Outdoors: bees do the work 🐝
Indoors: hand-pollinate with a small brush or cotton swab
✂️ Harvesting
Best size: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)
Cut with scissors or a sharp knife ✂️
Check daily — zucchini grows fast ⚡
Regular picking encourages more fruit
🛡️ Keeping Plants Healthy
Ensure good airflow
Prune large or damaged leaves
Avoid watering the leaves to prevent mildew
If pests like aphids appear, treat early with neem oil or insecticidal soap
Mulch the top of the soil with straw or shredded leaves to keep moisture and regulate temperature
