I think my zucchini plants are done for the season (?) what do I do with them now? They are huge plants...should I just let them die and in the fall get them out of the garden or should I do it now...does it even matter? Thanks gardeners.
2006-08-16 12:07:42 · 8 answers · asked by DreamingofU 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If you have no fruits or blooms now, and you've kept the zukes fed and watered through the summer, it's OK to yank them now. A tidy garden stays "cleaner" (pest free) than one like mine, which gets really messy this time of year. Also, if you pull and compost your plants as soon as they're done fruiting, you'll remove the possible home of overwintering squash bugs and their dastardly young. You might not have a problem with these, but it's best not to let them get started.
2006-08-16 14:42:41 · answer #1 · answered by bellgoebel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the scale relies upon on what you like. We harvested approximately 15 zucchinis so a strategies and maximum have been 12 to fifteen inches long and approximately 4 to 6 inches in girth. We had a pair that have been small yet we gave them to my sister because there is basically her in her enjoyed ones and a great one would be too lots. we've had no difficulty baking them off interior the oven or pan frying them in olive oil, onion and garlic. As for stuffing i'd in all probability follow smaller zucchini via fact it might take much less to fill it. We parboiled 2 and placed them interior the freezer for later use. we've 2 interior the frig. and that i think of we are able to gently bread those and fry them.
2016-11-04 23:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just let them die naturally and get them out of the garden. If your zuchinnis are done pick them, If they have the yellow flower on the plant, did you know that flower is edible, you pick them wash them put them in a light batter made with egg, flour, salt, pepper, and a dash of milk to thin it down a bit and you can fry theml. they are pretty tasty.
2006-08-16 12:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good time of the growing season to think about a good spot in the yarden for a compost bin.Even if it's built temporarily it's a great addition to gardening...I mean you do get free dirt out of it!
2006-08-16 12:48:25 · answer #4 · answered by M&T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the plants are healthy, why not continue to let them bear fruit. If they seem to have had it and you are tired of them, go ahead and pull them up. They will dry up and till up in the soil next year.
2006-08-16 14:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them out now. I think it does matter when you remove it. I just removed mine a few days ago. Mine had aphids on them too and I want to get them out of there and start on my soil preparation. You can prepare your soil for your fall planting now too.
2006-08-16 12:18:06 · answer #6 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feel free to move now or later - you can compost the plant. get a winter crop going now :)
2006-08-16 14:33:27 · answer #7 · answered by BCOL CCCP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would leave them there to replenish the ground but anytime you want to get them out is OK
2006-08-16 12:13:57 · answer #8 · answered by dalmation60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋