Amortization is the gradual repayment of a debt over a period of time, such as monthly payments on a mortgage loan or credit card balance. To amortize a loan, your payments must be large enough to pay not only the interest that has accrued but also to reduce the principal you owe.
Freeze the zucchini until ready to use. Blanched zucchini can be frozen for 9 to 14 months depending on how airtight the seal is and how cold the freezer is kept. After thawing out the zucchini, use it within 3 days and do not attempt to re-freeze it.
When zucchini plants get enough sun and water, they will continue to produce fruit for several months. Harvest zucchini when it is between 4 and 8 inches long and about 1 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Zucchini generally takes 35 to 55 days from planting until harvest. Zucchini fruit grows rapidly -- up to 2 inches per day, so it is best to harvest them every other day during the growing season. To remove fruit, use a sharp knife to cut it from the vine. Wear gloves, if possible, because the vines have prickly stems.