Growing guide · Vegetable garden and berries
Courgette (zucchini)
Cucurbita pepo
A fast, heavy-cropping squash. Needs plenty of nutrients, water and warmth.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing / planting | raise seedlings 2–4 weeks; plant out late May–early June | [1] |
| Sowing depth | about 1.3 cm (½ in.) | [2] |
| Seed rate / spacing | thin to 20–30 cm (8–12 in.) | [2] |
| Temperature | soil at least 21 °C (70 °F) for direct sowing | [2] |
| pH | 6.0–6.5 | [2] |
| Harvest | when fruit is 14–21 cm; growing time 55–100 days | [1] |
| Storage | noin 10 °C | [1] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.