Like other types of squash, zucchini can attract pests like aphids, squash bugs, and vine borers, which discolor plant leaves, damage developing fruit, and sometimes even cause entire vines to ...

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 ...

Growing zucchini does not require a backyard. With the right setup, containers can support healthy plants and generous ...

GREENFIELD – Tis the season to share the bounty of the garden, and local vegetable growers are digging into the many ways to use zucchini. The plant that just keeps on giving can yield so much squash, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mid-summer in Kentucky is a wonderful time of year, especially if you have a vegetable garden. With the sun still high in the sky and a good set of roots down under, the summer vegetable garden is ...

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.