3 Zucchinis In A Pot, What To Do?

Question

Hello! I was gifted these zucchini plants and have finally transplanted them into a bigger pot. I know these plants can get big and I read get growing them in a container is fine, but I think I have 3 in one pot. This didn’t occur to me until now, and I know their roots are probably tangled together. I’m not sure I want to separate them because I don’t know how to do it 100% safely and it’s later in the season, so I don’t want to cause more stress for the plant after moving it and want to have a zucchini by the end of the season. I also don’t think I want to cut a plant down to the base to kill it because I don’t know which is going to produce a fruit (although only one of the plants is currently flowering [getting these plants to flower is another struggle]). Will these 3 be fine in the pot together, or do I need to find a bigger pot Or something? First zucchinis I’ve ever had! The pot is a standard tomato pot with about a 12-inch diameter and 9.5 inches tall.

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Answer 1

There are a few things to consider, here.

Zucchini can be transplanted when young, but they don't like to be disturbed once they are established. Planting them where they will stay will be the best option, in the future.

That container will support one plant. Any more than that, and there will be quite a lot of competition. At this point, separating will not be an option.

Leaving them to finish will be best, at this time. You may end up with a few fruits, but multiple plantings in the same container will lead to, drastically, diminished yields.

Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/zucchini-container-care.htm