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Zucchini Green Machine — Squash

50-55days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z3–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F and all frost danger has passed. Can start indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, deep watering at soil level
Soil: Rich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 36-48 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green with light green striping
Size: 6-8 inches long, 1.5-2 inches diameter
Shape: Cylindrical, straight, uniform
Flavour: Mild, tender, slightly sweet with delicate texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, grilling, sautéing, baking into breads and muffins, spiralizing into noodles, stuffing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Squash bug, cucumber beetle, squash vine borer
Diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial wilt (resistant), powdery mildew (resistant)
Resistance: Excellent resistance to powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, and mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	July – August	September – August
2	—	—	June – August	September
3	—	—	June – July	August – October
4	—	—	June – July	August – October
5	—	—	May – June	August – September
6	—	—	May – June	July – September
7	—	—	April – June	July – August
8	—	—	April – May	June – August
9	—	—	March – April	May – July
10	—	—	February – April	May – June
11	—	—	January – March	April – May
12	—	—	January – March	April – May
13	—	—	January – March	April – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

NasturtiumsRepel squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects

RadishesDeter squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, mature quickly without competing for space

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, squash bugs, and other harmful insects through natural compounds

BeansFix nitrogen in soil benefiting heavy-feeding zucchini, provide natural mulch with sprawling habit

CornProvides natural trellis support and shade, while zucchini leaves suppress weeds around corn base

CatnipStrongly repels squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and ants through potent essential oils

OreganoRepels aphids and provides ground cover, may enhance zucchini flavor when planted nearby

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control squash pests

Avoid

PotatoesCompete for similar nutrients and space, both are heavy feeders that can stunt each other's growth

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of zucchini and most other garden plants

PumpkinsCross-pollination concerns and competition for space, nutrients, and water as both are large cucurbits

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 21
Protein (g): 2.71
Fat (g): 0.4
Carbohydrate (g): 3.11
Fibre (g): 1.1
Vitamin A (µg): 25
Vitamin C (mg): 34.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.142
Folate (µg): 20
Calcium (mg): 21
Iron (mg): 0.79
Magnesium (mg): 33
Phosphorus (mg): 93
Potassium (mg): 459
Zinc (mg): 0.83
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the squash growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Zucchini Green Machine?

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