Cucurbita pepo
Is Zucchini toxic to cats and dogs?
We have not yet checked Zucchini against the ASPCA plant list, so we cannot call it pet-safe. Check the ASPCA list or ask your vet before bringing it home.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants (general list, not a page for this plant). This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Zucchini
- Water
- About every 3 days
- Feed
- About every 14 days
- Light
- full sun, with several hours of direct light a day
- Harvest
- About 50 days
- Sowing
- Sow about 1 week after your last spring frost.
As a starting point, water Zucchini about every 3 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Common questions
Is Zucchini toxic to cats and dogs?
We have not yet checked Zucchini against the ASPCA plant list, so we cannot call it pet-safe. Check the ASPCA list or ask your vet before bringing it home.
How often should I water Zucchini?
As a starting point, water Zucchini about every 3 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Zucchini need?
Zucchini does best in full sun, with several hours of direct light a day.
Never forget to water Zucchini
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