Growing Zucchini, also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash

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07 Jan 14 tina (Australia - temperate climate)
l have got a black jack zucchini plant with normal size zucchinis on it but also have a zucchini that messures 15 inches long & 16 inches round is this normal please
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19 Jan 14 jason (Australia - temperate climate)
yes, that means it is maturing. if you leave it you should end up with viable seeds for next year. however if not picked the plant may stop/slow production as it has produced mature seeds
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