A bright golden-yellow zucchini with sweet, tender flesh that lights up the plate. A compact, productive bush, lovely grilled, in fritters or raw in salads.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 60 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Zucchini 'Golden'
Botanically, Cucurbita pepo 'Golden' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Zucchini 'Golden'
Zucchini 'Golden' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Zucchini 'Golden' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Zucchini 'Golden' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Zucchini 'Golden' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Zucchini 'Golden' in the garden
Zucchini 'Golden' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Zucchini 'Golden' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Zucchini 'Golden'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Zucchini 'Golden' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.