Cucurbita, Squash (Summer), Gold Rush Hybrid Squash, 3g
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Cucurbita pepo
Matures In: 60 days
Attributes: tender golden fruit, AAS winner
Tender, golden-yellow, zucchini-like fruits are produced all season on compact, highly productive, upright plants that are easy to harvest. Resistant to powdery mildew. It won an All American Selections award in 1980.
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Details
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 5′ (1.5m)
Sprouts In: 7-10 days
Plant outdoors in full sun and rich soil two weeks after last spring frost. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70°F. Water consistently and feed monthly with a side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
Pick fruits when gold in color. Young fruits have the best flavor. Pick regularly to encourage more fruit.
More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Squash |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Spacing Between Rows | 5' |
| Spacing in Row | 24" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 60 days |