{"product_id":"green-machine-zucchini-seed","title":"Green Machine Zucchini Seed","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Green Machine Zucchini?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast, Productive \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen Machine Zucchini is an early hybrid variety bred for gardeners who want quick harvests and dependable production. Producing fruits in as little as 45 days, this high-yielding zucchini keeps plants loaded with smooth, uniform fruits throughout the growing season. The vigorous plants are bred to perform even under challenging summer conditions, making Green Machine an excellent choice for reliable harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Fruits with Excellent Disease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Machine Zucchini produces beautiful dark green fruits with light speckling and a smooth, cylindrical shape that stays even as the fruits size up. The plants offer valuable resistance to multiple major cucurbit viruses—including cucumber mosaic virus, watermelon mosaic virus, and zucchini yellow mosaic virus—as well as powdery mildew. With early maturity, strong disease resistance, and heavy yields of attractive fruits, Green Machine is a standout zucchini variety for home gardens and market growers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Machine Zucchini Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• When to Plant Zucchini Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZucchini squash are a \"warm season\" vegetable that should be directly sewn in the garden once the risk of frost has passed in the early spring months. Because they mature fast, they can be succession planted several times throughout the warm growing months. Many gardeners will plant zucchini squash in the early spring, late spring, and late summer to ensure continual harvests throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZucchini plants can get quite large, so be sure to give each plant plenty of room in your garden. We recommend planting seeds at least 2 feet apart and possibly thinning to a plant every 4 feet. This will make harvesting and weeding around the plants easier as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant zucchini squash seeds 1\/2\" to 3\/4\" deep in well-drained soil. With adequate water and warm soil temperatures, squash seeds usually germinate in just a few days. After germination, expect to see fruits starting to develop in 40-45 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How to Fertilize Zucchini Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's always a good idea to apply some pre-plant fertilizer to the soil when planting zucchini squash. We like to add \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/coop-gro-fertilizer-6-lbs\" title=\"Coop Gro Organic Fertilizer for Broccoli\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoop Gro organic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the planting furrow or over an entire raised bed before planting. This ensures the plants have the right nutrients to put down roots in their new soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting vegetables like squash will benefit from something called \"spoon feeding.\" This process involves frequent fertilizations at lower concentrations, as compared to fertilizing them heavily once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your squash plants start to develop their second and third set of leaves, feed them every 2-3 weeks with a relatively balanced fertilizer. We like to sprinkle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Coop Gro Fertilizer for Broccoli\" href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/coop-gro-fertilizer-6-lbs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoop Gro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earound the plants or make a liquid solution of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/agrothrive-fruit-and-flower-fertilizer\" title=\"AgroThrive Fruit and Flower Fertilizer for Tomatoes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgroThrive Fruit \u0026amp; Flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand pour that alongside the plants. Healthy, dark green squash plants will be more tolerant of pest and disease pressure as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*To learn more about dealing with squash pests, watch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ES7hclvKjMY\" title=\"4 Ways to Combat Squash Pests in the Garden\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis video\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvesting Zucchini Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZucchini squash will require harvesting at least every three days. During periods of heavy precipitation or with adequate irrigation, squash may need to be harvested every 1-2 days. Once the female flowers are pollinated, the squash fruits will enlarge quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquash are best picked when small, as they will be the most tender at this stage. If you let the fruits get too large, they can be come spongy not as desirable. Harvest frequently to ensure you get the fruits when they have the best texture and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lazy Dog Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55523329147048,"sku":"LDF0219","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2897\/2456\/files\/green-machine-zucchini-seed-1080x1080.png?v=1778775596","url":"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/green-machine-zucchini-seed","provider":"Lazy Dog Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}