Zucchini is among our favorite prolific summer squash in the vegetable garden, and it's easy to grow. But for beginners, accounting for the plant size can be a hurdle, especially in a small garden.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular type of summer squash that is considered easy to grow in home gardens. Still, having a productive zucchini plant depends on proper growing techniques. There are ...

Q: I have a question about my zucchini. The zucchini get 2 to 4 inches long and then they get soft and break off. Am I lacking something that makes this happen? A: Zucchini plants are known for their ...

It just isn't summer without zucchini in the garden. However, these delicious vegetables can take up a lot of valuable real estate—unless you grow them in containers. Growing zucchini in containers ...

Q: I have trouble with my zucchini. The plants grow very well, but then the vine borer guts them and then I lose them. A: The first problem is that if Alfred has had problems for several years, the ...

MB: Don't throw in the trowel just yet. The clue here is that the plants are very healthy. Could that mean large green leaves? A sure sign of too much water. Summer squash that are overwatered will ...

Planting the right companions with zucchini helps it grow better, stay healthy, avoid pests naturally, and more. Zucchini grows best near beans, peas, and herbs like basil because they help the plant ...

The tips of the fruit are black and mushy. The problem is an issue with calcium absorption which is sometimes caused by irregular watering. Add calcium to the soil with produces like bonemeal or ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — If it's August in the south, it's hot and it's humid. While many plants don't mind the humidity, there's a particular fungus that thrives in this weather called powdery mildew. It can ...