Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash
Cucurbitapepo 'Goldtender'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species: pepo (PEP-oh)
Cultivar: Goldtender

Category

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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