What can you do with zucchini tops: the best options

31.08.2024 17:30

Everyone knows that zucchini bears fruit very well, as a result of which a large amount of healthy tops can remain.

You can't throw it away.

How can plant materials be used?

Prepare the ash

This fertilizer will be actively used next season, so you can prepare it in advance. Remember that first the zucchini tops should be thoroughly dried in the sun.

For shrubs

If you want your berries not to be damaged by frost, and also to reduce the number of weeds, then it is worth lining the trunk circle with zucchini tops.

This will also make the soil more fertile.

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Warm beds

If you use warm beds in your garden, then the tops left over from squash can be an excellent option for the first layer.

Mulch

You can also safely use zucchini tops as high-quality mulch for any crops.

Compost

Also, don’t deprive your compost pit of such a useful ingredient: zucchini tops will be a great addition to the fertilizer.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. How can plant materials be used?
  2. Prepare the ash
  3. For shrubs
  4. Warm beds
  5. Mulch
  6. Compost