Fruits

In some situations, the sun can burn the developing squash. In zucchini, this usually happens to plants that have been infested with downy mildew. How… Read More »Can Zucchini Get Too Much Sun?

For picking zucchinis, use a sharp knife, pruners or scissors to cut the stem one or two inches from the fruit. Some growers grab the… Read More »Where Do You Cut Zucchini Off The Plant?

Downey Mildew on Zucchini With downy mildew, you will see small, yellow spots and small, black spots with yellow-green edges. The spots combine to form… Read More »What Does Mold On Zucchini Look Like?

Harvesting Your Ripe Zucchini Leaving some of the fruit on the plant will slow production. Unpicked zucchini grows amazingly fast, even within a 24-hour period.… Read More »What Happens If You Pick Zucchini Too Early?

Usually, bumps are considered a sign of one of the more serious zucchini problems, caused by one of many incurable plant viruses. Cucumber mosaic virus,… Read More »Why Do Zucchini Have Bumps?

What causes this bitterness? All cucurbits produce chemicals called cucurbitacins, which cause the vegetables to taste bitter and served as a defense against plant-eating wildlife.… Read More »Why Does My Zucchini Taste Like Chemicals?

Unfortunately for some growers, zucchini squash problems, like hollowed out zucchini, can make a bountiful harvest hard to give away to hapless passers-by. When your… Read More »Is Hollow Zucchini Safe To Eat?

Unlike harder vegetables (like this cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash), zucchini has a high water content. That means that if you overbake it, the water will… Read More »Can You Overcook Zucchini?

Once you prepare the zucchini — slicing, shredding or chopping — there isn’t much skin there so you really won’t notice if it’s tough. Anytime… Read More »Should Zucchini Be Soft When Cooked?