Marianne's Response

Zuccini

HI Marianni,
I just planted my zuccini starter plant. The three leaves that were on it have been bitten off. Will the plant still grow? Thank you,
Beth

Posted by Beth Scalise on May 18, 2019

Marianne's Response

Yes, most likely. I would guess a deer or rabbit ate the entire leaves but the roots may be able to support the plant until the new leaves form...if the critter left the very tip of the plant where the new foliage will appear. You won't get a third chance however so cover those young plants with a cage of hardware cloth or chicken wire or use floating row covers such as Remay to protect tender young plants. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti