Zucchini Vegetable Seeds Packet

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

  • Order 1-95 assorted packets for $2.35 each
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Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a fast-growing summer squash that is popular in home gardens due to its high yield, versatility, and mild flavor. Zucchini plants are easy to grow, producing tender fruits that can be harvested at different sizes for a variety of culinary uses. Zucchini is a high-yielding, easy-to-grow vegetable that thrives in warm weather and full sun. With proper planting, care, and regular harvesting, it provides a bountiful supply of fresh squash throughout the growing season.

SKU: SEZUCC
Barcode: 843458160892

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Cucurbita
  • Species: Pepo
  • Plant Height/Width: 2–3 ft tall x 3–4 ft wide
  • Season: Late Spring or Early Summer
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to Plant Zucchini from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

  • Direct sow after the last frost date when soil temperature reaches at least 60°F (16°C).
  • For an extended harvest, plant seeds in successive intervals every 2-3 weeks.

Preparing for Planting

  1. Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil.
  2. Enrich the soil with aged compost or organic matter.
  3. If growing in containers, use a large pot (at least 12 inches deep) with drainage holes.

Sowing Seeds Outdoors

  1. Sow seeds 1 inch deep directly in the soil.
  2. Space plants 2-3 feet apart to allow airflow and prevent disease.
  3. Keep soil moist but not soggy until germination occurs (5-10 days).

Starting Seeds Indoors

  1. Start seeds 3-4 weeks before the last frost date.
  2. Use peat pots or biodegradable containers to reduce transplant shock.
  3. Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have 2-3 true leaves and temperatures remain warm.

Pro Tip

Hand-pollinate flowers if fruit production is low by transferring pollen from male to female flowers. Harvest zucchinis when they are 6–8 inches long for the best flavor and to encourage continuous production. Regular picking prevents plants from slowing down!

Getting to know your Zucchinis

Zucchini is a fast-growing summer squash known for its elongated, green or yellow fruits with tender flesh. It thrives in warm temperatures, full sun, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Zucchini plants produce large, lobed leaves and yellow flowers, which are also edible. They require ample space to spread, as their vines can reach several feet in width. The plant is highly productive, often yielding multiple fruits per plant over the growing season. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and prevents zucchinis from becoming overly large and tough.

What it's used for

1. Culinary Uses:

  • Sliced or diced for soups, stir-fries, and sautés.
  • Grated into baked goods like zucchini bread and muffins.
  • Stuffed with fillings and baked.
  • Can be eaten raw, grilled, roasted, or pickled.

2. Nutritional Benefits:

  • Low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Contains antioxidants that support overall health.
  • Hydrating due to its high water content.

3. Companion Planting & Pollination:

  • Benefits from companion planting with beans, peas, and marigolds.
  • Relies on bees for pollination, increasing fruit production.
  • Produces male and female flowers, both needed for fruit development.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours per day) for optimal growth.

Soil:

  • Prefers well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
  • Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5.

Watering:

  • Needs consistent moisture, especially during fruit development.
  • Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal diseases.
  • Water deeply 1-2 times per week, depending on climate conditions.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Zucchini thrives in warm temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
  • Cannot tolerate frost, so plant after the last frost date.

Fertilization:

  • Use balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) at planting time.
  • Apply side-dressing of compost or organic fertilizer once fruiting begins.
Maintenance

Mulching:

  • Apply organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Helps keep fruit off the ground to prevent rot.

Pruning:

  • Trim excess leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk.
  • Remove old or yellowing leaves regularly.

Pollination:

  • Zucchini requires pollination to set fruit.
  • Encourage bees and pollinators by planting nearby flowers.
  • If fruit is underdeveloped, hand-pollinate using a soft brush.

Harvesting:

  • Ready for harvest 45-55 days after planting.
  • Pick when 6-8 inches long for best flavor and texture.
  • Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production.

Refrigeration:

  • Store fresh zucchini in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer.
  • Best used within 5-7 days.

Freezing:

  • Blanch and freeze sliced or grated zucchini for long-term storage.
  • Can be stored for 6-12 months.

Pickling & Canning:

  • Zucchini can be pickled or turned into relish.
  • Preserve in canning jars for extended use.
Pests and Diseases

Common Pests:

  • Squash bugs: Hand-pick or use neem oil.
  • Aphids: Spray with insecticidal soap or introduce ladybugs.
  • Cucumber beetles: Use row covers to protect young plants.

Common Diseases:

  • Powdery mildew: Improve airflow and use a baking soda spray.
  • Blossom end rot: Ensure consistent watering and sufficient calcium.
  • Downy mildew: Avoid overhead watering and plant in well-ventilated areas.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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