Overview

Alkarty Zucchini Seeds produce high-yielding, tender, and nutrient-rich zucchini, perfect for both home gardens and commercial cultivation. Zucchini is a fast-growing summer squash that thrives in warm weather and is known for its versatile use in cooking.

Uses

• Culinary: Zucchini can be grilled, sautéed, roasted, used in curries, soups, salads, and baked goods like zucchini bread.
• Nutritional: Low in calories, high in water content, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.
• Diet-friendly: Suitable for keto, diabetic, and low-carb diets.

How to Grow

• Climate: Warm-season crop; grows best between 20–35°C.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5.
• Sowing Time: Spring and early summer (February to May).
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing is preferred. Sow seeds in small mounds or rows.
• Sowing Depth: 2–3 cm deep.
• Spacing: 60–75 cm between plants; 90–100 cm between rows.
• Germination: 5–8 days.
• Sunlight: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily).

Care Instructions

• Watering: Keep soil moist, not soggy. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues.
• Fertilization: Use compost at sowing. Feed every 2 weeks with organic liquid fertilizer or NPK 10:10:10.
• Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and control weeds.
• Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to maintain healthy growth.
• Pest Control: Watch for powdery mildew, aphids, and squash vine borers. Use neem oil or bio-pesticides as needed.

Harvesting

• Harvest when fruits are 15–20 cm long (usually 45–60 days after sowing).
• Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the zucchini at the stem.
• Regular harvesting promotes more fruit production.

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