Golden
Summer Squash · Zucchini
Heirloom
Cucurbita pepo
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita
About
Golden Zucchini is a brilliant gold, cylindrical zucchini. Delicious and flavorful with a white interior. Best if eaten when 4" to 10" long. Pick often to encourage the onset of more fruit.
Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Growth Habit
Bush
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Days to Maturity
55 days
Plant Height
2–3 ft
Mature Spread
3–4 ft
Fruit Size
4–10 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.25–0.5 in
Seed Spacing
36 in
Thin To
36 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Don't hurry to plant in garden early. Needs warm weather to develop and may rot if weather is cool and wet.
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