Grey Zucchini

These are amazing. The seeds I planted (directly into garden bed) all germinated and grew very well; I did thin them out, leaving just three plants. These three plants have provided us with more than enough zucchini for two people (as well as some for relatives). I suggest that people follow the printed instructions and give these plants plenty of space because they do spread quite well. We use a soaker hose for that particular bed, and water every 2-3 days at this point. We also have some burlap shading over that bed to protect from the hot sun. I also suggest that people new to growing zucchini invest in some good arm-covering gardening gloves as the trichomes (hairs) cause skin irritation/itching (at least for us!). Also, you need to give them enough water or they may get 'blossom end rot', which is caused by a calcium deficiency due to insufficient water (we have had the same problem with some of our large-fruit tomato plants from Lowes). I suspect that that won't be a problem in the fall/winter and they'll do well. I suggest you have some good zucchini recipes on hand because you'll have lots. We're in Sahuarita, AZ, zone 9a. Happy Gardening!

Had a late planting here in Norther Arizona on Hopi just barely eating up out here from climate change. Just put on zucchini seeds so just waiting on how long it will take to come up here on Hopi.

I'm in zone 9b Phoenix Arizona and this plant is thriving. It has not had any pest or disease issues and is already starting to produce. I'm very happy with this zucchini

It died from the heat.
I will plant it again soon.