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Zucchini · Summer-squash
Gold Rush Zucchini
Bush · Cucurbitaceae
Gold Rush is a bright golden zucchini with tender pale flesh and a bush habit that fits raised beds and small plots. It is a good beginner summer squash because the fruit is easy to spot, which helps gardeners harvest at the right tender stage.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
45–50 days
Sun
8+ hours
full sun 8+ hours
Spacing
24–36 "
Seed Start
2–3 weeks
before transplant
Container
Not Ideal
10+ gallon pot
Height
1.5–3 ft
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time
4–10 days
Optimal Temp
85°F
Seed Depth
1"
Transplanting
Min Soil Temp
65°F
Harden Off
5 days
Watering
Weekly Water
1–2 "
Needs
Consistent
Method
Drip
Soil
pH Range
6–6.8
Soil Type
Fertile, moisture-retentive loam with compost and good drainage.
Resilience
Heat: High
Cold: Low
Drought: Low
Common Problems
powdery-mildew
Cause: Crowded foliage and humid weather encourage late-season mildew.
Prevention: Space well, water at the base, and remove infected leaves early.
squash-vine-borer
Cause: Larvae can hollow stems and collapse plants in susceptible regions.
Prevention: Use row covers before bloom, scout stems, and succession sow if pressure is high.
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Heavy feeder
Recommended Recipes
Root drench, Silica foliar, Worm castings topdress
Harvest
Pick when skin is bright golden-yellow, glossy, and still easy to pierce with a fingernail.
Expected Yield
6–12 lbs/plant
Storage
7 days — Refrigerate unwashed fruit in a bag or crisper drawer.
Sources
seed_catalog
Park Seed
university
University of Minnesota Extension
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