Jack Miller

How and when to plant zucchini comes down to timing your sowing after the last frost date, once the soil has warmed to at least 60°F.   If you plant zucchini too early in cold, soggy ground, the seeds simply rot instead of sprouting.   But get the timing right, and zucchini grows so fast … Read more

You can pick zucchini when they are small, tender, and glossy, usually about 6 to 8 inches long.   The best time to pick zucchini is when the skin is still shiny and soft enough that your fingernail can easily pierce it.   If you wait too long, the zucchini becomes tough, seedy, and watery, … Read more

You can harvest zucchini when the fruit is about 6 to 8 inches long and the skin is still glossy and tender.   Knowing how and when to harvest zucchini is one of the most important skills for any gardener who wants a steady supply of delicious squash.   If you wait too long, the … Read more

Yes, zucchini does turn brown after cutting, and it’s a totally normal reaction that happens to almost every zucchini once you slice into it.   If you’ve ever cut into a fresh zucchini, walked away for a few minutes, and came back to find brown spots staring back at you, don’t panic.   You’re not … Read more

Zucchini does turn brown after slicing, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone bad.   When you cut into a zucchini, you expose its inner flesh to air, and that exposure starts a natural process called oxidation.   Oxidation is the same reaction that makes apples and avocados brown once they’re sliced.   So if you’ve … Read more