ZUCCHINI ‘Golden’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Vibrant yellow zucchini variety known for its sweet, buttery flavor.
- Produces straight, cylindrical fruits that grow up to 20 cm long.
- Great for grilling, sautéing, baking, and adding to salads.
- High-yielding plants can produce multiple zucchinis per week during the growing season.
- Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as dietary fiber.
- Best harvested when young and tender for optimal taste and texture.
- Adaptable to various growing conditions; grows well in both garden beds and containers.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual climbing or bush vegetable, growing 60 – 90 cm tall
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: Indoors from April; transplant outdoors after the last frost.
- Subtropical: Sow outdoors from September to March.
- Tropical: Sow year-round; best from March to September.
- Cool: Indoors from March to April; transplant after the last frost.
- Arid: April to July; avoid extreme heat.
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 60 – 90 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting, to maintain consistent moisture.
- Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest:
50 – 60 days after sowing
