courgette 'Goldrush' F1
courgette / zucchini or Cucurbita pepo 'Gold rush' (syn goldrush)
A compact, early-fruiting cultivar which produces smooth-skinned, golden-yellow courgettes. ‘Gold Rush’ produces fruits 15-20cm (6-8") in length over...
approx 16 seeds
£3.99
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Plant description
A compact, early-fruiting cultivar which produces smooth-skinned, golden-yellow courgettes. ‘Gold Rush’ produces fruits 15-20cm (6-8") in length over a long period providing the developing fruits are regularly picked. The bright yellow flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and can also be picked and used in cooking.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
Growing instructions:
From late March, sow two seeds to a 10cm pot in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill and keep above 65°F (18°C) until germination, which usually takes between 3 and 10 days. Pot on seedlings as they grow, keeping them well-watered and warm, then harden off and plant out in soil, enriched with organic matter, in a sunny, sheltered spot after all threat of frost has passed. Protect plants from slugs and water thoroughly in dry spells. Once the plants start to fruit, feed every 14 days with a liquid ‘tomato type’ fertiliser.
Warning
Humans/Pets: If crop is bitter, don't eat or feed to pets
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