Most gardeners are killing their zucchini harvest before it starts, and they don’t know it. The problem isn’t pests, bad soil, or a lack of sunshine. It’s the way the plant grows: flat on the ground, ...

Growing zucchini has a reputation for being easy and, honestly, that’s pretty fair. Cucurbita pepo germinates fast, takes off quickly, and one plant can produce more fruit than most households know ...

Gardeners always have a story or two to share about zucchini. This summer crop grows so prolifically that it’s no wonder there are endless zucchini recipes out there: quick breads, sautes, salads, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yelena Shander / Getty Images It just isn't summer without zucchini in the garden. However, these delicious vegetables can take up ...

Someone told me to plant zucchini early to avoid problems with squash bugs. Is this true? When should zucchini seeds be planted? Whoever told you that had completely wrong information! Planting ...

Zucchini, or summer squash, is one of the easiest vegetables to grow. When the leaves of your plant turn yellow, it is certainly concerning, but your zucchini isn’t doomed. In most cases, the issue ...

One of my all-time favorite vegetables to grow (and eat) is zucchini. But, I have to confess... I'm not a great gardener. And ...

Late July and August is a period of unease for the friends and family of vegetable growers. I know this because, as an avid gardener myself, I won’t let you leave my house in late summer without a ...

The first records of zucchini in the United States date to the early 1920s. It was thought to be brought to this country by Italian immigrants and cultivated in California. Zucchini has a delicate ...

DEER PARK, Wash. — Eric Elithorp has to harvest his zucchini at least three times a week. Sometimes more. “You can almost see it grow,” Elithorp said. “If you get a 90-degree day, sometimes you’ve got ...