McKenzie - Zucchini, Gold Rush Seeds

Add a little gold to the garden with Zucchini Gold Rush Seeds.

Gold Rush is a productive summer squash variety that develops bright golden-yellow zucchini with smooth, tender skin and creamy white flesh. Gold Rush zucchini is a straight and smooth fruit that grows 18-20 cm (7-8") in length. The eye-catching fruit offers a mild flavour and tender texture that makes it a versatile choice for everyday meals.

Enjoy Gold Rush zucchini fresh, grilled, roasted, sautéed, baked, or added to your favourite summer recipes. For the best flavour and texture, harvest the fruit while it is young and tender. Regular picking also helps keep the plants producing throughout the season.

These compact, bush-type plants are a practical choice for sunny vegetable gardens and raised beds. With its bright colour, dependable harvests and kitchen versatility, Gold Rush is an easy way to bring something a little different to the summer vegetable garden.

• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
• Seed Type: Hybrid
• Fill Weight (grams): 1.5 g
• Approximate Seed Count: 8-10
• Planting Method: Direct Sow
• Colour: Yellow
• Water Needs: Moist 5 cm (2 in.) per week
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growth Habit: Summer
• Companion Planting:

  Plant near oregano, nasturtiums, zinnias. Oregano and zinnias attract pollinators and nasturtium will protect zucchini from aphids and whiteflies.

• Flavour: Succulent & tender
• Preparation Ideas: Thinly slice unpeeled zucchini lengthwise; dab slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and use to replace noodles in lasagna to reduce carb count.