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 a 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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Zucchini 'Golden' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
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
Combine Zucchini 'Golden' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Zucchini 'Golden'
Plant Sale lists Zucchini 'Golden' as seed and seedlings. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Zucchini 'Golden' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
