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Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Goldtender'

Cucurbitapepo

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Cucurbita pepo by tem
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

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Los Angeles, CA | June 2011 | positive

Fast growing, productive plant. Flesh of fruit is a pale yellow, not white.

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