Jack Miller

You know it’s time to pick a zucchini when the fruit is about 6 to 8 inches long, firm to the touch, and has glossy, vibrant skin.   If you’ve been staring at your garden wondering how do you know when to pick a zucchini, you’re not alone.   It’s one of the most common … Read more

You know it’s time to pick yellow zucchini when the skin is firm, glossy, and a rich golden-yellow color, and the fruit feels heavy for its size.   If you’ve been staring at your garden wondering how to tell when yellow zucchini is ready, you’re in the right place.   Yellow zucchini is a summer … Read more

You know it’s time to harvest a zucchini when the fruit is about 6 to 8 inches long, firm to the touch, and has glossy, vibrant skin.   If you’ve ever wondered how do you know when to harvest a zucchini, the answer really comes down to size, texture, and timing.   Pick too early … Read more

You know your zucchini has been pollinated when the female flower wilts and the tiny fruit at its base starts to swell and grow.   If that little zucchini keeps getting bigger instead of turning yellow and dropping off, pollination happened successfully.   But if you’re still asking yourself how do you know if your … Read more

You know a zucchini is ripe when it’s firm, glossy, and about 6 to 8 inches long.   At that stage, the skin is tender enough to pierce with your thumbnail, and the fruit feels heavy for its size.   If you’ve ever stood in the garden wondering how do you know if a zucchini … Read more