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Golden Delicious

Golden Delicious Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Golden Delicious'): Vibrant and Flavorful Summer Squash Cultivate the vibrant and flavorful taste of Golden Delicious Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Golden Delicious') in your garden. Known for its golden-yellow skin and tender flesh, Golden Delicious is a popular…

Days to harvest
100
Sow depth
1 1/2"
Plant spacing
4-6'
Row spacing
6-8'
Sprouts in
9 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Start indoors
    3–4 weeks before your last frost
  2. Transplant outside
    2 weeks after your last frost
  3. Sow outside
    2 weeks after your last frost

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Growing tips

  • Sow when the soil is at least 60°F.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 9 days.

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