Growing Zucchini, also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash

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08 Nov 13 Leonie (Australia - temperate climate)
can you trim of the leaves when they grow to big
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30 Dec 13 Anne (Australia - temperate climate)
Yes, I have trim off lower leaves as the plant got bigger. The plant still grew and fruited. To be safe, I've never trim beyond the last 2 leaves of a new flower or fruit. Last season, I tried the staking method where the plant is trained and tied up a stake. The method of staking and trimming lower leaves was great as I can water without worrying about wetting the leaves and developing mildew.
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