The problem with transplanting these crops is that they don't like their roots disturbed; you need to give their root systems extra TLC. I planted a little heavy (more dense, less spacing) but I am guessing I will lose a few. Ideally, you should transplant these crops 2-3 weeks after seeding. I seeded these on April 10 and planted them out on the 25th of April.
If you purchase squash or cucumber plants to transplant, be careful what you buy. Buy some of the smallest plants with the fewest true leaves. Sometimes, in nurseries I see huge squash plants with blooms. These plants are stressed and will never produce as well. They also may not transplant very well.
The varieties I selected to grow in the high tunnels are parthenocopic, meaning they do not need to be pollinated. They also are almost seedless. That means I don't have to worry about insects getting in the buildings to pollinate, and the resulting produce is easier to consume by people with diverticulitis. These varieties do have their downside, though. The seed for these plants are very expensive, running 60 cents to over $1.00 per seed, depending on variety.
Zucchini Varieties:
Sultan -New this year.
Perfect Pick
Caveli- This is one of my favorites to eat.
Cucumber Varieties:
Socrates -New this year
Diva -Grown in the past
H-19 Little Leaf- very popular last year
Very soon I will need to add a trellis for the cucumbers to grow up, as the plants will start to take off and grow rapidly. You won't believe their growth in just a matter of days.
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