Plant zucchini on compost

Planting zucchini on the compost - advantages and disadvantages

As a heavy eater, the zucchini needs a lot of nutrients. It is therefore preferably grown with a lot of compost. So why not put the zucchini on the compost heap right away?

Whether zucchinis thrive on the compost heap depends on the location of the compost and on whether other zucchini plants are present so that pollination works.

Some gardeners advise against placing the zucchini directly on the compost heap, as the plant deprives it of too many valuable nutrients.

• Leaves shade the compost
• Roots provide ventilation
• Roots deprive nutrients
• Plant beautifies the compost

Aerate the roots, shade the leaves

A big advantage of zucchinis on the compost is that the roots dig deep into the material and thereby aerate the compost. aside from that shadow the large leaves of the compost heap so that it doesn't dry out too quickly.

Although the plant removes some nutrients from the compost, this is not so serious that you would have to refrain from planting the compost. Of the

humus later contains enough substances to feed other plants in the garden fertilize.

Last but not least, a lusciously blooming zucchini plant is a very pretty sight that beautifies any compost heap.

Zucchini needs a lot of sun

For zucchini to thrive and to set lots of fruits, it needs a lot of sun. If the compost is too shady, only leaves and very few flowers and later fruits develop.

You will also need to grow at least a second plant nearby so that the flowers can be fertilized. Alternatively, you can also use a brush to pollinate.

The top layer of the compost heap should consist of ripe compost, for example after you have the Dug up compost to have.