Squash GOLDENA, regular seeds - not treated and non-gmo
Cucurbita pepo
Medium-sized, cylindrical, and smooth with a bright golden-yellow skin. Young fruits are particularly tasty and ideal for salads, cooking, or pickling.- Growing Conditions: Thrives in warm, sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil. Requires regular watering, especially in dry weather.
- Growing Season: An early variety that produces fruits approximately 50–60 days after sowing.
- Usage: Suitable for raw consumption, steaming, frying, baking, or preserving.
Here is a description of the zucchini variety Goldena, along with tips for growing and care:
Description
- Fruits: Medium-sized, cylindrical, and smooth with a bright golden-yellow skin. Young fruits are particularly tasty and ideal for salads, cooking, or pickling.
- Growing Conditions: Thrives in warm, sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil. Requires regular watering, especially in dry weather.
- Growing Season: An early variety that produces fruits approximately 50–60 days after sowing.
- Usage: Suitable for raw consumption, steaming, frying, baking, or preserving.
Growing and Care Tips
Sowing and Planting
- Pre-Sowing Indoors: To harvest earlier, sow seeds indoors in late April or early May. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
- Direct Sowing Outdoors: Sow seeds in the second half of May or early June when soil temperatures reach at least +10 °C.
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep.
- Spacing: Leave 60–80 cm between plants and 1–1.2 m between rows to allow ample room for growth.
Care Requirements
- Watering: Zucchini loves moisture but dislikes waterlogging. Water regularly and deeply, avoiding splashing the leaves to reduce disease risk.
- Fertilizing: Use organic fertilizer or compost. During flowering, apply a potassium-rich fertilizer to support fruit development.
- Mulching: Mulch helps retain soil moisture and prevents weeds.
- Support: For larger fruits, consider providing support to keep them off the ground.
Harvesting
- Harvest fruits when they are 15–20 cm long for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Regular picking encourages continuous fruit production.
Pests and Diseases
- Common Issues: Powdery mildew, aphids, slugs.
- Prevention: Ensure good air circulation, avoid overwatering, and remove any damaged leaves.
Packet 10 seeds
