Zucchini Growing Mistakes New Gardeners Often Make

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Planting the Wrong Zucchini Variety

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Planting Too Late or Too Early

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Watering Zucchini Plants Incorrectly

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Not Accounting for Pollination

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Not Worrying about Pests and Diseases

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Forgetting Zucchini Companion Plants

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Not taking advantage of zucchini leaves

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Harvesting Zucchini Too Late

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Failing to Preserve Zucchini

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