SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PORCH DAY
Fast Facts
- CELEBRATION
- Offers gardeners a way to rid themselves of extra produce
- CELEBRATED
- Celebrated each year on August 8
- CREATOR
- Created by Tom Roy at wellcat.com
- VIBE
- Lighthearted, silly, useful
SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PORCH DAY
Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor's Porch Day on August 8 offers gardeners a way to rid themselves of the overproducing squash plant called zucchini. We think it's a great time to make friends and be kind to your neighbors.
#SneakSomeZucchiniIntoYourNeighborsPorchDay
If you're a gardener, you already know zucchini is a fruit. You also already know that zucchini grows in abundance and is ready for harvest in August. Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor's Porch Day is a day to allows you to share this wonderful fruit with your neighbors. When you receive a zucchini on your porch, savor the delicious squash.
How to Get Rid of Extra Zucchini
Shred it and freeze it in freezer bags to use later.
Bake it into quick breads and deliver it to a neighbor will also please them.
Add zucchini slices to tomato sauces or pasta dishes.
Make Ratatouille. You won't be disappointed.
Grill the zucchini. Add garlic and parmesan for some additional flavor.
Zucchini is also incredibly helpful with weight loss. The produce is low in calories, high in fiber, and full of water. As such, when you eat it, your tummy doesn't feel empty. Hopefully, you are less likely to overeat. If your zucchini produces well, add it soups, salads, and baked goods.
Zucchini FAQs
Are there different kinds of zucchini?
Yes! Zucchini come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Each variety also develops its own flavor.
Is zucchini good raw?
Yes! Zucchini can be eaten raw. Add it to a salad or lightly pickle it for a crisp fresh taste.
Are zucchini flowers edible?
Yes, they are. They can be eaten raw or cooked.
Is zucchini native to North America?
Yes, the plant grew wild in North America and was later taken across the Atlantic Ocean by European explorers.
Does zucchini grow in limited space?
Yes! Certain varieties grow well in containers. Consider Cube of Butter, Max's Gold, or Astia. Use light, well-drained soil and place in full sun for best results. Water daily until the seeds sprout, then water when the top layer of soil dries, which is usually every day when in a sunny location. Don't over-water and fertilize once a month.
HOW TO OBSERVE SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PORCH DAY
Sneak some zucchini into your neighbor's porch. Don't be surprised if your gift delights the recipient, either. Those who have none in their garden are usually excited to have some fresh zucchini, especially if they didn't have to grow it themselves. To alert others, use #SneakSomeZucchiniIntoYourNeighborsPorchDay to post on social media.
SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PORCH DAY HISTORY
Tom Roy at wellcat.com created this zucchini holiday while doing years of news & talk radio.
