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Gold Rush · Zucchini

Zone 1b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMay 18th
Last FrostJun 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 1st
Harvest BeginsJul 16th
Harvest EndsAug 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 70°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity45
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)70
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: For best yields with Gold Rush zucchini, wait to transplant/direct sow until soil is warm and nights are reliably above 50°F to avoid stunting and encourage fast early growth.