Courgette - Cucurbita pepo 'Gold Rush' plant

Edible

Summer Squash

Discover the Courgette Gold Rush, a vibrant, compact plant perfect for any garden setting. Enjoy dynamic growth and bountiful harvests with this easy-to-grow variety.

Bright yellow, compact plant
Ideal for UK courgette season
Easy maintenance for gardeners
High-quality, productive yields
Suitable for small-scale gardening

Enhance your garden with Courgette Gold Rush, part of our Courgette Plants, and enjoy vibrant, fresh produce throughout the season. Explore more options in our Vegetable Plants collection.

Harvest Time: 6-8 Weeks

Crisp Flesh

Ideal For Small Spaces

Bright Yellow Fruits

Type:

Plugs Pots

Size:

4 x Plugs 8 x Plugs 2 x 9cm Pots 4 x 9cm Pots

Details

Courgette 'Gold Rush' produces an abundance of bright yellow fruits with tender, crisp flesh. This variety is compact and disease-resistant, making it ideal for containers and small gardens. It matures early, ensuring a steady supply of delicious courgettes all summer long.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from mid-summer to autumn
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

What's Included

Plugs: Receive healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Pots: Get large, ready-to-plant courgette plants in 9cm pots. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your garden or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	March to June
Moisture	Moist
Hardiness	Tender
Growth Rate	Fast
Spacing	1.5m
Height and Spread	1m x 1.5m
Annual or Perennial	Annual

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What You Need To Know About “Courgette - Cucurbita pepo 'Gold Rush' plant”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Courgette 'Gold Rush' is a reliable variety producing high yields of bright yellow fruits with tender, crisp flesh, ideal for a variety of dishes.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from mid-summer to autumn
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

Courgette 'Gold Rush' is a reliable variety producing high yields of bright yellow fruits with tender, crisp flesh, ideal for a variety of dishes.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from mid-summer to autumn
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Choose a sunny area for Courgette 'Gold Rush', whether in the garden or in containers. Keep them well watered and ensure they have enough space to grow.

Courgettes need full sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with good drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting, space plants 90cm apart for best results

Choose a sunny area for Courgette 'Gold Rush', whether in the garden or in containers. Keep them well watered and ensure they have enough space to grow.

Courgettes need full sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with good drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting, space plants 90cm apart for best results

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seeds or seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 90cm apart

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seeds or seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 90cm apart

Courgette 'Gold Rush' grows steadily and produces plenty of high-quality fruits. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll enjoy a plentiful harvest of delicious courgettes!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Keep the soil consistently moist.
Apply a balanced fertiliser once a month to support growth and yield.
Check for pests like aphids and squash bugs and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvest fruits when they are about 10-15cm long for the best flavour and texture.

Courgette 'Gold Rush' grows steadily and produces plenty of high-quality fruits. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll enjoy a plentiful harvest of delicious courgettes!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Keep the soil consistently moist.
Apply a balanced fertiliser once a month to support growth and yield.
Check for pests like aphids and squash bugs and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvest fruits when they are about 10-15cm long for the best flavour and texture.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (90cm apart) for healthy growth; remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest fruits when they are about 10-15cm long for peak flavour and texture.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (90cm apart) for healthy growth; remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest fruits when they are about 10-15cm long for peak flavour and texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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