Zucchini 'Golden'
Zucchini 'Golden' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Golden' zucchini produces slender, cylindrical fruit. The bright golden colour adds interest to stir-fries and ratatouille. It has a distinctive nutty flavour and can be eaten raw or cooked; fast growing with a prolific yield. Bushes have an upright, open growth habit which makes for easy picking. Days to harvest: 48.
Product: Zucchini 'Golden'
Product type: SEED (15)
Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
Golden' zucchini produces slender, cylindrical fruit. The bright golden colour adds interest to stir-fries and ratatouille. It has a distinctive nutty flavour and can be eaten raw or cooked; fast growing with a prolific yield. Bushes have an upright, open growth habit which makes for easy picking. In subtropical and tropical areas, avoid sowing during periods of high humidity.
Plant type: Annual semi-trailing vine; frost tender
Plant height: 90 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 21 - 35°C soil temp.
Temperate: Sept - Jan, after all danger of frost
Subtropical: August - March
Tropical: April - August
Germination: 7 - 10 days
Depth: 1.5 - 2 cm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Directly where it is to grow
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 6 - 7.5
Details: Add plenty of compost; keep soil moist
Harvest: 48 days; pick when about 18 - 20 cm long; flowers are also edible; plan for 2 plants per 4 - 6 people
*Has edible flowers
15 seeds per packet
Cucurbita pepo
Annual semi-trailing vine; frost tender
Zucchini 'Golden'
Golden' zucchini produces slender, cylindrical fruit. The bright golden colour adds interest to stir-fries and ratatouille. It has a distinctive nutty flavour and can be eaten raw or cooked; fast growing with a prolific yield. Bushes have an upright, open growth habit which makes for easy picking. Days to harvest: 48.