Jack Miller

How to Microwave Zucchini Slices To microwave zucchini slices, place them in a microwave-safe bowl, add a splash of water, cover, and cook on high for about 3 to 5 minutes until tender.   It really is that simple, and once you know how to microwave zucchini slices, you’ll wonder why you ever waited for … Read more

Measuring shredded zucchini is best done by weight for accuracy, or by loosely packing it into a measuring cup if you don’t have a scale.   If you’ve ever stared at a recipe that calls for “two cups of shredded zucchini” while your garden is producing zucchini the size of baseball bats, you know the … Read more

You can manually pollinate zucchini by transferring pollen from the male flower to the female flower using a simple brush or cotton swab.   It sounds technical, but manually pollinating zucchini is actually one of the easiest gardening skills you can learn.   If you’ve noticed your zucchini plants are flowering beautifully but not producing … Read more

To marinate zucchini for grilling, you simply toss sliced zucchini with oil, acid, and seasonings, then let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour before it hits the grill.   It’s one of the easiest ways to turn mild-mannered zucchini into a smoky, flavor-packed side dish that even picky eaters will happily scoop up. … Read more

You can manually fertilize zucchini by applying the right nutrients directly to the soil around the plant at the correct time in its growth cycle.   It’s a simple process that gives you much more control than relying on slow-release granules alone.   If you’ve been wondering how to manually fertilize zucchini so your plants … Read more