Zucchini Squash Seeds, F1 Hybrid – Maro Kadu (مارو کدو) | WINTER / SUMMER

Zucchini, locally referred to here as Maro Kadu (مارو کدو), is a summer squash botanically belonging to Cucurbita pepo.

This F1 Hybrid selection produces attractive:

• Light-green fruits

• Tender flesh

• Mild flavour

• Smooth young squash

• Productive plants under suitable conditions

Zucchini plants generally develop a compact to spreading bush-type growth habit rather than long climbing vines.

The fruits grow rapidly once pollination occurs and are best harvested while young and tender.

F1 hybrids are produced by crossing selected parent lines to provide desirable characteristics such as crop uniformity, vigour and consistent fruit development.

Exact fruit size, colour, plant spread, maturity and yield may vary according to the particular hybrid, climate and crop management.

Key Features

• 10 seeds per pack

• Zucchini Squash

• Maro Kadu / مارو کدو

• F1 Hybrid

• Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo

• Light-green fruits

• Tender flesh

• Mild flavour

• Fast-growing vegetable

• Productive under suitable conditions

• Bush-type growth habit

• Suitable for regular harvesting

• Suitable for spring cultivation

• Suitable for autumn cultivation

• Suitable for kitchen gardens

• Suitable for raised beds

• Suitable for open soil

• Performs well in G-11 and G-12 grow bags

• Suitable for rooftop gardening

• Excellent everyday cooking vegetable

Culinary Uses

Zucchini Squash is especially suitable for:

• Pakistani curries

• Mixed vegetable dishes

• Stir-fries

• Soups

• Stews

• Grilling

• Roasting

• Sautéing

• Steaming

• Pasta dishes

• Stuffed zucchini

• Zucchini fritters

• Barbecue dishes

• Salads when harvested young

• Baking

The young fruits have a:

Tender texture and mild flavour

that readily absorbs spices, herbs and sauces.

For the best culinary quality, harvest fruits while they are:

Young, firm, light green and tender

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch 🔗

Suitable for growing one Zucchini Squash plant with regular watering, balanced feeding and sufficient open space around the plant for its broad foliage.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗

Recommended for growing one healthy Zucchini Squash plant, providing additional soil volume and root space for vigorous growth and fruit production.

Zucchini develops broad leaves, so keep sufficient open space around each grow bag for:

• Good sunlight

• Air circulation

• Pollinator access

• Easy harvesting

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use fertile, loose and well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter.

A practical GREEN GARDENS mix can be:

50% Bhalu Mitti (Sandy Soil) + 50% Vermicompost 🔗

Zucchini prefers:

• Fertile soil

• Consistent moisture

• Good drainage

• Loose root-zone conditions

• High organic matter

An approximate soil pH of:

6.0–7.0

is suitable.

Avoid compacted or continuously waterlogged soil.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Seed Sowing

Zucchini can be direct-sown into its final growing position or started carefully in individual seedling pots.

Sow approximately:

2–2.5 cm deep

or around:

1 inch deep

Cover with fine soil and water gently.

Because squash roots dislike excessive disturbance, direct sowing is often the simplest method.

2. Germination

Keep the growing medium evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Seeds generally germinate within:

5–10 days

under suitable warm conditions.

Maintain approximately:

20°C–30°C

for healthy germination and establishment.

3. Seedling Care

After germination, provide:

• Bright sunlight

• Good airflow

• Moderate watering

• Warm conditions

If more than one seed germinates in the same planting position, retain the strongest seedling.

4. Sunlight

Provide:

6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

Full sunlight supports:

• Vigorous leaf growth

• Healthy flowering

• Better pollination

• Fruit setting

• Rapid fruit development

5. Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

60–90 cm between plants

Zucchini plants become broad and leafy, so adequate space is essential.

Proper spacing improves:

• Air circulation

• Sunlight penetration

• Pollinator access

• Fruit development

• Disease management

6. Growth Habit

Zucchini generally develops a bushy, spreading plant rather than a long climbing vine.

The plant does not normally require a trellis.

Allow sufficient open space around each plant for its large leaves.

Some gardeners may stake the central stem of certain zucchini plants for space management, but conventional trellising is usually unnecessary.

7. Watering

Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during:

• Flowering

• Fruit setting

• Fruit enlargement

• Warm weather

Water deeply near the base of the plant.

Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

Try to avoid keeping the foliage continuously wet, particularly during humid weather.

8. Feeding

Before sowing, enrich the soil with GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗.

Zucchini is a vigorous and relatively heavy-feeding vegetable.

Maintain balanced nutrition during active growth.

If additional fertilizer is used, avoid excessive nitrogen because it may produce very large leaves with comparatively less fruiting.

During flowering and fruiting, adequate potassium supports healthy fruit development.

9. Male & Female Flowers

Zucchini produces separate:

Male flowers and female flowers

on the same plant.

Male flowers often appear first.

Female flowers can be identified by the small immature zucchini directly behind the flower.

This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the plant.

10. Pollination

Zucchini relies strongly on bees and other insects for effective pollination.

Poor pollination may cause young fruits to:

• Stop growing

• Turn yellow

• Become misshapen

• Drop from the plant

Where pollinator activity is low, flowers can be hand-pollinated by transferring pollen from a male flower to a female flower.

11. Mulching

Apply a light organic mulch around established plants.

Mulching helps:

• Maintain consistent soil moisture

• Reduce weeds

• Moderate soil temperature

• Reduce rapid drying

• Keep developing fruits cleaner

Keep mulch slightly away from the main stem.

12. Regular Harvesting

Once production begins, check plants frequently.

Zucchini fruits grow very rapidly and may become oversized within only a few days.

Regular harvesting encourages:

• Tender fruits

• Continued flowering

• Further fruit production

• Better eating quality

13. Pest & Disease Care

Inspect plants regularly for:

• Aphids

• Whiteflies

• Spider mites

• Squash bugs

• Fruit flies

• Cucumber beetles

• Powdery mildew

• Downy mildew

• Leaf spots

• Root rot

Maintain good airflow and avoid prolonged waterlogging.

Remove badly affected leaves where appropriate.

14. Harvesting

Under suitable growing conditions, harvesting may begin approximately:

45–60 days after sowing

Harvest fruits when they are:

Tender, firm and light green

Do not allow all fruits to become oversized.

Young zucchini generally provides the best:

• Texture

• Flavour

• Tenderness

• Cooking quality

Cut fruits using a clean knife or pruning tool rather than pulling them from the plant.

Related Products

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch 🔗

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗

GREEN GARDENS Grow Bags 🔗

GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗