Zucchini Update
>> Monday, February 07, 2011
After last year's dissapointing result, the three zucchinis I have planted this season are still standing tall and doing well even though they are struggling a bit with the heat and high humidity.
To help them combat mildew, I have been spraying the leaves constantly with a diluted milk solution. Seems to be working. The minute I see some hint of mildew on the leaves, I cut it off quickly.
Three plants are definitely not sufficient to supply us with enough to make relish and pickle. I have already bought a few kilos to make the relish. We love them stir fried as well.
Note for next year....have at least 5-6 plants. Actually 10 might be better !
To help them combat mildew, I have been spraying the leaves constantly with a diluted milk solution. Seems to be working. The minute I see some hint of mildew on the leaves, I cut it off quickly.
Three plants are definitely not sufficient to supply us with enough to make relish and pickle. I have already bought a few kilos to make the relish. We love them stir fried as well.
Note for next year....have at least 5-6 plants. Actually 10 might be better !
Lovely shiny zucchinis
After last year's disaster when the wind snapped the plant, I now train them up a steel bar tied up securely. Being up high, the plant gets better air flow.
See those lovely female buds !
Up and coming young plant
After last year's disaster when the wind snapped the plant, I now train them up a steel bar tied up securely. Being up high, the plant gets better air flow.See those lovely female buds !Up and coming young plant 
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