{"product_id":"squash-summer-golden-zucchini","title":"Squash - Summer Golden Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow zucchini tastes very similar to green zucchini, but with a slightly sweeter flavor profile; it has a mild, slightly sweet taste, often described as similar to summer squash, and can be used in the same culinary applications as green zucchini.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo grow golden yellow zucchini, plant seeds directly in the garden after the last frost in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun exposure, spacing plants about 2 feet apart; ensure soil temperature is at least 70°F, sow seeds 1 inch deep, and thin to one strong seedling per hill once they have a few leaves; water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy, and harvest zucchini when they are young and tender, typically when they are 6-8 inches long; consider starting seeds indoors a few weeks before planting outdoors if your growing season is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count: 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost.  Or, wait until the danger of frost has passed and soil temperature is warm (around 70°F) to direct sow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil, and consider adding compost or organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e When planting seeds directly in the garden, plant 1 inch deep, and space 2-3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once seedlings emerge, thin to one strong plant per hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden zucchini needs full sun to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick zucchini when they are young and tender, usually when they are 6-8 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450966593593,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Squash_-_Summer_Golden_Zucchini.webp?v=1788657203","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/squash-summer-golden-zucchini","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}