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vegetable
Bees
Bumblebees🐝 Needs pollinators1 gardener has this in their stash
Bushy summer squash that produces faster than most gardeners can eat. Two plants feed a family. Pick fruit at 15–20 cm — anything larger goes seedy. Susceptible to powdery mildew late season; water at the base, not on leaves.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Whitefly.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGood nearby.
Cucurbita maxima
vegetableA fellow Cucurbitaceae — similar growing habits to Zucchini
Start Zucchini indoors about 3 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 90 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 50 days.
Water: High · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining loam with organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5. Prefers warm soil with good moisture retention.
