courgette 'Goldrush' F1
courgette / zucchini or Cucurbita pepo 'Gold rush' (syn goldrush)
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- Seed Packets (only) £2.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist, but well-drained
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: half-hardy annual
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. - 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.
- Sow: April to June
- Harvest: July to September
- Humans/Pets: If crop is bitter, don't eat or feed to pets