Gold Nugget Squash Seeds - 25 Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds for Planting
$27.40
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Gold Nugget Squash Seeds - 25 Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds for Planting
$27.40
Gold Nugget Squash is a prized heirloom winter squash known for its small, round fruits and sweet, dry flesh. Each vine produces abundant yields of 3-4 inch squash with golden-orange skin and rich, nutty flavor. These compact fruits are perfect for baking, roasting, or stuffing, and their uniform size makes them ideal for single servings. Gold Nugget is a reliable choice for home gardeners seeking a productive, flavorful winter squash.
This heirloom variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, maturing in about 85-95 days. The semi-bush growth habit makes it suitable for smaller gardens or raised beds. Fruits store well, allowing you to enjoy the harvest well into winter. Whether you are an experienced grower or a beginner, Gold Nugget Squash offers an easy and rewarding gardening experience.
Plant Features
- Heirloom winter squash with sweet, dry, nutty flavor
- Produces small, round 3-4 inch fruits with golden-orange skin
- Semi-bush growth habit suitable for compact spaces
- Excellent for baking, roasting, and stuffing
- Good storage quality for winter enjoyment
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Plant Type: Annual vegetable
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Semi-bush
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
- Days to Maturity: 85-95 days
- Spacing: 24-36 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Gold Nugget Squash seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 24-36 inches apart. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully. Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development, but avoid waterlogged soil. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Feed plants with a balanced fertilizer according to package instructions. Harvest when the rind is hard and the fruit sounds hollow when tapped, typically before the first heavy frost. Cure squash in a warm, dry place for 7-10 days to improve storage life, then store in a cool, dry location.
What's Included
25 Gold Nugget Squash Seeds