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Golden Zucchini

Summer Squash · Zucchini

Heirloom

Cucurbita pepo

★ 5.01 review · 2 sources

Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita

Characteristics

Color
Yellow
Flavor
Mild
Growth Habit
Bush
Interior Color
White
Shape
Elongated / Cylindrical
Texture
JuicyTender

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
❄
Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
☀
Exposure
Full Sun
💧
Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
5–14 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
54–65 days
Plant Height
2 1/2–3 ft
Mature Spread
3–5 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
1/4–1 in
Seed Spacing
6–36 in
Row Spacing
24–48 in
Thin To
24–36 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Plant in Hills
Yes
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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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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★★
Burpee

August 26, 2026

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