Is zucchini worth growing for a small farmer near a city?

Zucchini can suit a small farmer near a city because it grows fast, starts bearing in about 40 to 50 days, and keeps producing for several weeks if you keep picking. The catch is demand: it sells mainly to hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and health-conscious city buyers, not the general mandi, so you need a buyer or aggregator before planting. Farm gate prices have ranged a lot, often around Rs 20 to 50 per kg, dropping when supply is high. It is genuinely worth it only if you have a steady outlet and can harvest every day or two, since fruit grows large and loses value quickly. Confirm local rates and buyers before scaling up.