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- Days to maturity
- 54 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Summer Gold is a hybrid yellow straightneck on compact, open plants. The fruit is cylindrical and smooth-skinned, narrowing toward the blossom end, and can be picked over a wide range from 4 to 8 inches depending on whether you want baby squash or full-size.
Summer Gold traits
- Hybrid yellow straightneck
- Cylindrical, smooth fruit tapering at the blossom end
- Compact, open plants
- Harvestable from 4 to 8 inches
Good for
- Baby squash
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Gold this page | 54 days | — | — |
| Patty Pan | 54 days | Bush | — |
| Scollopini | 54 days | — | — |
| Zebra Zuke | 54 days | — | — |
| Zephyr | 54 days | Bush | — |
| Benning's Green Tint | 55–63 days | — | — |
| Bolognese | 55–60 days | — | — |
Summer Gold FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Summer Gold?
Summer Gold is a hybrid yellow straightneck on compact, open plants. The fruit is cylindrical and smooth-skinned, narrowing toward the blossom end, and can be picked over a wide range from 4 to 8 inches depending on whether you want baby squash or full-size.
How many days to maturity is Summer Gold?
Summer Gold is listed at 54 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Summer Gold compare with other zucchini varieties?
Summer Gold: 54 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Patty Pan (54 days), Scollopini (54 days), Zebra Zuke (54 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Summer Gold good for?
Summer Gold is grown for baby squash, sauteing and grilling.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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