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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

While it can be a rewarding experience to grow a challenging vegetable, sometimes you just want to plant something low-maintenance that produces a lot of food efficiently. Fortunately, there are ...

Time lapse video of growing a zucchini plant in 76 days, from seed to fruit. The seed was germinated just fine and grew ...

As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

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 ...