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April 2021

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When to plant : Set out starts or nursery plants when the soil is warm and there's no danger of frost. Start seeds indoors five to eight weeks before your planned planting date. Light requirement : Full sun G et ready, because once your zucchini plants start producing, it'll be hard to keep up with them. Zucchini are famous for producing more food than most people can handle. Check your plants every day or two, and harvest them as soon as they're a little over a foot long (bigger fruits can get tough and stringy). Zucchini are great in baking and popular as a low-carb pasta substitute. Just make sure that you have enough space in your garden for this sprawling plant. When to plant : Sow seeds about two weeks after the last frost date when soil temperatures reach 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). You can start seeds indoors about one week before that date. Light requirement : Full sun 8) Zucchini By choosing a small selection of crops that you enjoy eating, and that are suited to your growing environment, you'll set yourself up for a fun and successful gardening experience. Enjoy the process of learning which plants work best for you.

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