Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 51 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Goldfinger is an Asgrow F1 golden zucchini from 1985, bearing very straight, cylindrical, blunt-ended golden fruit about 8 inches long with a firm seed cavity. The open plants have flecked leaves. Bred for processing as well as home garden and fresh market use, widely adapted, and similar to Gold Rush.
Goldfinger traits
- Asgrow F1 hybrid golden zucchini, 1985
- Very straight, cylindrical golden fruit about 8 inches with blunt ends
- Firm seed cavity
- Open plants with flecked leaves
- Widely adapted; similar to Gold Rush
Good for
- Processing
- Fresh market and home garden
- Grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinger this page | 51 days | — | — |
| Bobcat | 51 days | — | — |
| Clarita | 51 days | — | — |
| Lynx | 51 days | — | — |
| Medallion | 51–60 days | Bush | — |
| Albarello of Sarzana | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Ambassador | 50 days | — | — |
Goldfinger FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Goldfinger?
Goldfinger is an Asgrow F1 golden zucchini from 1985, bearing very straight, cylindrical, blunt-ended golden fruit about 8 inches long with a firm seed cavity. The open plants have flecked leaves.
How many days to maturity is Goldfinger?
Goldfinger is listed at 51 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Goldfinger compare with other zucchini varieties?
Goldfinger: 51 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Bobcat (51 days), Clarita (51 days), Lynx (51 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Goldfinger good for?
Goldfinger is grown for processing, fresh market and home garden, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.