SQUASH Seeds, Golden Delicious

Golden Delicious (Cucurbita pepo 'Golden Delicious') is a heirloom summer squash with vibrant golden-yellow skin and tender, mild flesh. A high-yielding, easy-to-grow variety that adds color to the garden and the plate.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo 'Golden Delicious'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated summer squash
• Days to maturity: about 50 to 60 days
• Fruit size: about 6 to 8 inches
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch

Best for

• Grilling and sauteing
• Salads and fresh slicing
• Stir-fries and side dishes
• Baking
• Adding color to mixed squash dishes

How to grow

Direct sow 1 inch deep in warm soil after the last frost. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and water consistently. Harvest fruit young at 6 to 8 inches for the most tender texture, and pick frequently to keep the plants productive.

Flavor profile

Mild and lightly sweet with tender, golden flesh.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.