Schedule
- Watering
- Regular irrigation, 1 inch per week Source: NC State Extension
- Feeding
- Every 3 weeks during the growing season · typical
- Light
- Full sun Source: NC State Extension
- Frost
- Sensitive — protect or bring inside below about 34°F · typical
Lines marked typical are general guidance without a cited source yet. Your pot, light, season and climate matter more than the calendar.
Care tips
- Water at the base to help prevent powdery mildew.
- Pick fruits small, every day or two in peak season.
- Give each plant plenty of room.
In GoodKeap
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From university extension guides
Each line links to the published guidance it came from.
Light
Full sun
Zucchini and other summer squashes require full sun and sufficient space for air circulation.
Source: NC State ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Watering
Regular irrigation, 1 inch per week
Summer squash requires regular irrigation and consistent moisture of about one inch per week for best fruit production.
Source: NC State ExtensionChecked Oct 2026