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A type of squash bloom, the golden tube like flowers of Zucchini greens are very popular in Italy and Mexico in traditional dishes like ricotta stuffing and quesadillas. They can also be tossed in salads and sandwiches. If you are growing zucchini in your vegetable garden, you can get both the flower and the fruit from it. This variety of edible flower is popularly used as snack in fried version with some bread on the side. Zucchini is a summer squash that is native to the Americas. Due to its high water percentage, zucchini is low in calories, carbs and sugars, and high in essential nutrients like potassium, manganese, and antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin A. It helps improve heart health, digestion, control diabetes, lowers cholesterol and can also help improve thyroid. It is a favorite among low-carb dieters and anyone who wants to lose weight quickly. You can use it in a variety of recipes: a healthy snack, dips and vegetarian entrée.
Growing guide for Zucchini Green Blossoms
Planting instructions
Sow 3 seeds in one spot at a distance of 1 inch. Maintain a distance of 18 inches to 24 inches between plants. If you are growing multiple rows of zucchini, keep a distance of at least 36 inches between each row.
Avoid overhead watering since the wet leaves will attract diseases like Mildew. Only water the soil around the plant.
Like all summer squash, Zucchini plants grow quickly. It takes a mere 4 to 8 days after the germination period is over, for the Zucchini flowers to bloom.
Growing Requirements
Pests
Zucchini plant is susceptible to fall prey to fungal diseases. Squash borer which can crawl inside the zucchini plant stem is a common pest found in Zucchini plants. Aphids, flea beetles, squash bug, can also affect the plant. Natural horticultural oils and sprays can help control these.
Soil
Zucchini plants prefers well drained, fertile soil is rich in organic nutrients. You can try composting the soil naturally with organic waste or use vermicompost for the purpose.
Spot
Zucchini plants thrive in full sun of 6 to 8 hours.
Temperature
For best results, grow Zucchini seeds at a temperature ranging between 16 to 22°C(60-70°F).
watering
The soil should be kept fairly moist for Zucchini to grow well. Hence watering everyday is recommended.
how to harvest
Examine the base of the zucchini green flowers every morning to check which flowers have opened fully and are ready for plucking.
While cutting the flower, keep one inch of the stem attached to lengthen the freshness.
Rinse the flowers gently in cold water and use within 24 hours after harvesting.
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