Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo
- Days to harvest
- 45–55 days
- Sunlight
- 5–7 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 60 cm
- Minimum container size
- 35cm deep × 40cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 2 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 100 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- annual
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-32 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Direct seeding or transplanting
Soil requirements
Well-drained fertile soil
Companion Plants
- Sweet Cornstrong
Three Sisters variation: corn provides wind shelter; zucchini shades soil suppressing weeds
- Long Beanstrong
Beans fix nitrogen for heavy-feeding zucchini; different growth habits avoid competition
- Radishmoderate
Radish as trap crop diverts flea beetles from zucchini seedlings
- Sweet Basilmoderate
Basil repels squash bugs and aphids from zucchini; attracts pollinators
Plants to Avoid Nearby
- Pumpkin
Both Cucurbitaceae; same pest and disease pool concentrates outbreak risk
- Watermelon
Both Cucurbitaceae; concentrated Cucurbit pest and disease pressure
- Bitter Gourd
Both Cucurbitaceae sharing pest pool; cross-pollination risk affects fruit development
Common Pests & Diseases
Common pests
Safety Notes
Fast-growing crop — harvest young for best quality. Observe 3-day PHI. Skin is edible so ensure clean growing practices. Use neem oil for powdery mildew prevention rather than chemical fungicides.
Market Demand
Moderate local demand
Regional Notes
Suitable for Malaysian urban gardens
Sources
- Vegetable Growing Guide for Malaysia — DOA Malaysia · Last reviewed: 2026-04-12
Category: Fruiting Vegetables