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"  This time of year, just about anyone with a vegetable garden is probably gearing up for a bumper crop of zucchini. Here are some tips to help you get a good harvest, control the growth, and enjoy squash at its best! Be on the alert for zucchini enemies Look around for the cucumber beetle and the squash bug \u2014 they&amp;#039;ll destroy your crop. Harvest squash when they&amp;#039;re immature Zucchini grow very fast and can even be ready to pick a few days after they bloom. Keep on top of them so they don&amp;#039;t grow large and gourd-like. Small baby squash are the most tender and flavorful. If you do wind up with monsters, remove the seeds and save them for next spring&amp;#039;s planting. Remove carefully First pull on your garden gloves, as zucchini stalks are scratchy and can do a number on your hands. Cut the squash off the vine with a sharp knife. TLC Zucchini are thin-skinned and bruise easily, so handle them gently. Keep them in the fridge and don&amp;#039;t wash them until you&amp;#039;re ready to cook them, as moisture can lead to rot. Use them within 3 to 5 days to enjoy them at their best. Squash blossoms Not only are the flowers edible, but they&amp;#039;re considered a delicacy. Stuff them with ricotta cheese and bread, fry them, and serve with a fresh tomato sauce. Harvesting the blossoms is a great way to limit the number of squash, too. What to do with all your zucchini? Check out the creative Zucchini Recipes triple tested in our Test Kitchen. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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