Use a pair of of clippers or scissors to prune zucchini and cut as close to the main stem as you can. The portion of the branch that you don't cut off is going to rot away and you do not want a six inch hollow zucchini branch rotting away and inviting insects in to have a lunch and a nap.
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Jul 17, 2020 · In addition to the leaves, remove their stems. Do this with a sharp pair of garden shears and clip right at the main stem. It's not difficult to ...
Jun 27, 2022 · Instead, use scissors or clippers to snip the leaves off the tips of the stalks. If the stems are also damaged, cut them to within an inch of ...
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Jun 25, 2022 · They don't really need pruning unless they're very mildewy, so only remove leaves that are in the way. Upvote
Aug 3, 2022 · At this point, you'll want to place the stake 4-6” away from the base of the stem to avoid major root damage.
Jun 16, 2021 · Yes, trim off the oldest leaves at the bottom. You can find how to videos online for the best way to prune it back.
Apr 6, 2021 · When cutting leaves to give zucchini more sun, just cut the bigger ones, and make the cuts close to the base of the plant, leaving all others.