What size zucchini to harvest

That time of year is almost here again. When the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the zucchini is ripe for the picking! The only trouble is that it can be tricky knowing when to pick zucchini for the perfect harvest.

But no worries! We’re about to share everything we know about picking zucchini at the right time.

Our gardening team has tons of experience growing and timing zucchini harvests.

Can you pick zucchini too early

From rural gardens in Australia to the icy clutches of New England!

Here’s everything we know about harvesting zucchini at the best time possible – even if this is your first year growing.

Sound good?

When to Pick Zucchini

The ideal time to pick a zucchini squash is when it reaches six to eight inches in length, with bright green skin tinged with a slight yellow hue.

Some cultivars have fruit that is still edible at up to a foot.

Zucchini squash is known for its fast growth. A zucchini, left unchecked, can grow into a gigantic squash in only a few days.

(Never wait until tomorrow to harvest your zucchini.

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