Can one Propagate zucchini by taking a cutting of an existing plant? Thanks.
While, technically, this is possible, it is very difficult with this particular plant. The best and easiest way is to grow them from seed.
Many thanks for the detailed reply to my question about propagating zucchini. I’m not sure I understand exactly what to do. However, I’m going to give it a try. Will upload some recent pics to show how huge they’ve grown since 1st November and I’ve also spotted a new vegetable. Kind regards Bronwyn
It is not a problem. Don't hesitate to ask any more questions. I will be glad to help.
Hello!
Thanks ever so much. I’d like to post some pics of the neighbours’ zucchini as well as my little garden.
Kind regards
Bronwyn
Hello again Attached herewith you can see how huge the zucchini have grown. I’d guess they’re about 50cm in length and about 40cm in diameter. There’s another tiny one with the flower still attached. Do you think they’ll still be nutritious and tasty if they’re allowed to become that enormous? My tiny raised garden bed has butternut squash and lots of papaya trees that must’ve been in the soil when I bought it. You might be able to see one butternut of about 3cm in length. There's another one with a flower still attached. One was rotten at the tip, unfortunately. Needless to say, I’m very excited about my crop. The strawberry plants, lemongrass, lime trees, and various seedlings are doing pretty well, too. I’m very fortunate to be living on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Kind regards Bronwyn
Hm... Now that I am looking at a good sized fruit, I can see something I didn't notice before. That actually looks like an Armenian Cucumber! If this is, in fact, the case... That thing is at the perfect size to be picked! Regarding the rotting end... This is a common symptom of magnesium, or calcium deficiency. You should apply dolomitic lime to the area to restore these minerals. It sounds like you are doing a good job with your crops. Enjoy the climate, because you are in the perfect area!
Thanks for that prompt detailed reply, once again. I wouldn’t believe my neighbour who said that they were cucumbers and not zucchini. Do you eat it as a salad like ordinary English cucumber? So, how does one obtain a cutting? Would the reply you gave re zucchini apply as well? I’ll have to visit my neighbour and speak very nicely to her. Looking forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Bronwyn
They are very closely related, and will have similar care. It would be the same for the cuttings. It is like the zucchini in that cuttings are very hard to root. Those seeds will likely come back the same though. Those are less likely to breed out, therefore the seeds usually remain stable. All you will have to do in this case, and ask for a few of those seeds from the fruit.
As for how to use them... They are used just like any other cucumber. You may treat them as such, although they are quite different then their English counterpart.
I grow both zucchini and cucumber plants, my question is what is the clear ooze that comes from the fruits of these plants when you cut them from the plant, I have stains on my clothing that I am having difficulty in removing. Any ideas would be gratefully received. Regards Maureen
This is just plant sap. Try letting them ripen just a little longer before picking them and this will reduce the sap some. As for removing it. I would try either peroxide and baking soda, or white vinegar and baking soda. These are what I use for tougher stains. You will want to do it as soon as you see that it is on something, though. The stain will quickly set if left for too long.
My seedlings have grown very tall very quick, zucchini and yellow squash, now they are about 8 days old and tall and skinny.still only the first 2 leaves, do I re-pot deeper??? Thanks for any help
Lack of sunlight is the most common reason for leggy seedlings.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/leggy-seedling.htm
For the last few years I have been unable to grow yellow and zucchini squash to harvest because the plants have been infested with squash borers. I learned this is the larva of a moth and it digs into the plant stems and it kills the plants. How can I prevent this larva and finally harvest some veggies? Thank you for taking the time. Regards, Rita Scott
There are some things that you can do. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htm