Jack Miller

Zucchini does not need to grow on a trellis to thrive. Many gardeners grow zucchini successfully without any trellis at all, letting the plants sprawl freely across the ground. But while zucchini doesn’t need a trellis, growing zucchini on a trellis comes with some pretty awesome benefits that might make you want to try it … Read more

A zucchini plant does need full sun to thrive and produce a healthy harvest.   These warm-season vegetables are sun-loving plants that need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day to grow strong and set fruit.   If you’ve been wondering whether your zucchini plant needs full sun, the short answer … Read more

Zucchini does not need to climb to grow, but giving it something to climb can make a huge difference in how healthy and productive your plants become.   Zucchini is a vining plant by nature, even though most varieties we grow today have a bushy habit that sprawls along the ground.   So if you’ve … Read more

Zucchini does not need to be trellised to grow well.   That’s the short answer, and it’s good news if you’d rather not fuss with poles, cages, or tangled string.   But while zucchini does not need to be trellised, there are some real benefits to giving them a little support when space is tight … Read more

Zucchini does need to be stored in the refrigerator if you want it to stay fresh and firm for as long as possible.   That’s the short answer, and honestly, it surprises a lot of people who assume zucchini can just sit on the counter like tomatoes or potatoes.   The thing is, zucchini is … Read more