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Photo de Courge 'Goldilocks' F1. La couleur caractéristique est : orange. Les fruits présentent cette forme : côtelée, ovale. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte.

Untreated Cucurbitaceae

Squash Goldilocks F1 Orange

Name: Squash Goldilocks F1 Orange
Brand: W.H. Perron
SKU: 65-4650-01N
Price: 7.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Cucurbita pepo

Product code : NOR-GR04

The 'Goldilocks' F1 acorn squash stands out for its bright orange color and versatility: perfect for both culinary use and autumnal decoration. Its nutty-flavored flesh is delicious, and its vigorous plants ensure a good yield. A winner of the prestigious 2021 All-America Selection, it is ideal for lovers of tasty and aesthetic squash. This variety reaches maturity 85 days after sowing. The packet contains 15 seeds to start your planting. The compact habit of this variety makes it easy to integrate into tight spaces: you can place the plants near a walkway to enjoy its details and tend to it easily.

Quantity: 15 seeds
Exposure: Sun
Life cycle: Annual in cultivation in Quebec

Common nameSquash

FamilyCucurbitaceae

GenusCucurbita

Speciespepo

CultivarBoucles d'or

TypeUntreated

Botanical nameCucurbita pepo

'Goldilocks' F1 Squash (Cucurbita pepo). The 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, an acorn-type, stands out for its bright orange color and versatility: perfect for both eating and autumn decoration. Its nutty-flavored flesh is delicious, and its vigorous plants ensure a good yield. A winner of the prestigious 2021 All-America Selection, it is ideal for lovers of tasty and aesthetic squash. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, this variety reaches maturity 85 days after sowing. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, the packet contains 15 seeds to start your planting.

For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil maintained at 18 °C (64.4 °F). For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, the sowing schedule for this variety is prepared as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, for this variety, follow this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, squash and zucchini recover better when their roots remain intact. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, sowing in individual pots facilitates transplantation; in the garden, wait for the soil to warm up.

Prepare rich, well-drained soil, ideally amended with compost. Harvest the fruits when they reach their characteristic bright orange color and their skin is hard. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, store them in a cool, dry place to prolong their freshness. Add 'Goldilocks' F1 squash to your vegetable garden for an aesthetic and tasty harvest, perfect for enhancing your meals and autumn decorations. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, start observing the harvest for this variety as you approach 85 days after sowing; check for the color, firmness, and size desired for picking.

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

Sowing depth

1 in

Germination temperature

18°C (64.4°F)

Germination time

7 to 14 days

Sowing period

Indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost

Propagation

Sowing

Growing method

Emergence generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil maintained at 18 °C (64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, observe this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun. It requires warm, fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Use this variety as an edge for an accessible garden bed; its compact silhouette shows best when taller plants do not close in over it. Install the support for this variety before the stems elongate and guide the first shoots toward the support points; this allows the foliage to occupy the height without mingling with neighboring crops. Sow each seed 2.5 cm deep, in mounds spaced 1.5 m to 2 m apart. Thin later, keeping the two or three best plants. Water generously to maintain moisture, incorporate organic matter into the soil, and mulch after planting. In cooler regions, protect young plants with cloches or tunnels.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Watering

Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during flowering and fruit formation. Harvest the fruits when they reach their characteristic bright orange color and their skin is hard. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun. It requires warm, fertile, well-drained soil and a full sun exposure. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, keep the identified packet in order to track the cultivar-specific data throughout the season.

Soil type

Prepare rich, well-drained soil, ideally amended with compost. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its light requirements: sun. It requires warm, fertile, well-drained soil and a full sun exposure. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust nutrients based on flowering and fruit development; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer.

Fertilization

Prepare rich, well-drained soil, ideally amended with compost. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust applications for flowering and fruit development; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure requirements. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, keep the identified packet in order to track data specific to the cultivar throughout the season.

Seasonal care

Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during the flowering and fruit-setting periods. Water generously to retain moisture, incorporate organic matter into the soil, and mulch after planting. In cooler regions, protect young plants with cloches or tunnels. Vining types can be grown on sturdy supports. Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil maintained at 18 °C (64.4 °F). The sowing calendar for this variety is as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, observe this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust applications during flowering and fruit enlargement; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer. Begin monitoring the harvest of this variety as it approaches 85 days after sowing; check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following characteristic at harvest: fruit shape — ribbed, oval. This variety has the following characteristic at harvest: weight — 1.5 kg. Harvest them when the flower has fallen from the end of the fruit. Before harvesting winter squash, ensure that the fruit is fully ripe and that its rind is sufficiently hard.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Recommended pot size

One plant per drained container, with room for its mature size.

Place the container for this variety in this exposure: sun, checking the light received throughout the day. Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 18 °C (64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, respect this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. To plant this variety, first choose a location matching its exposure: sun. It requires warm, fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Water abundantly to maintain moisture, incorporate organic matter into the soil, and mulch after planting. In cooler regions, protect young plants with cloches or tunnels. Vining types can be trained on sturdy supports. The packet contains 15 seeds to start your planting. The compact habit of this variety makes it easy to integrate into small spaces: you can place the planting closer to a walkway to enjoy its details and tend to it easily. Prepare rich, well-drained soil, ideally amended with compost. For 'Goldilocks' F1 Squash, keep the identified packet to track cultivar-specific data throughout the season.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Growth habit

Compact vine

Fruiting

Its flesh, with a nutty flavor, is delicious, and its vigorous plants ensure a good yield. Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during the flowering and fruit-setting periods. Harvest the fruits when they reach their characteristic bright orange color and their skin is hard. Add the 'Goldilocks' F1 squash to your vegetable garden for an aesthetic and tasty harvest, perfect for enhancing your meals and autumn decorations.

Days to maturity

85 days after sowing

Harvest

Harvest the fruits at the stage appropriate to the variety by cutting their stem with a clean tool. For zucchinis and cucumbers, frequent harvesting allows you to enjoy tender fruits.

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Use this variety along the edge of an accessible garden bed; its compact silhouette shows best when taller plants do not close in over it. Place a support for this variety before the stems lengthen and guide the first shoots toward the support points; the foliage can then fill the height without mingling with neighboring crops. Sow each seed 2.5 cm deep, in mounds spaced 1.5 m to 2 m apart. Thin later, keeping the two or three best plants.

Recipe idea

From the gardento your plate.

Edible parts

Fruits

Recipe idea for your 'Goldilocks' F1 squash harvest. Turn the squash flesh into soup. Cut the fruit using a suitable knife on a stable board, remove the seeds, and scoop out the flesh. Sauté an onion in a pot with a little oil, then add the squash pieces. Pour in enough broth to just cover the vegetables and let simmer until the flesh is tender. Blend while gradually adding the liquid to adjust the consistency. A small diced apple can accompany mild-fleshed squash. When serving, add a spoonful of plain yogurt, pepper, and some fresh herbs to taste. The size of the pieces influences cooking time more than their exact shape. Check several pieces before removing the pot from the heat, especially if the harvest includes fruits of different sizes. Moist flesh sometimes requires a little more evaporation; denser flesh may require more liquid.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

When to start sowing 'Goldilocks' F1 squash?

Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 18 °C (64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, observe this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. Squash and zucchini recover better when their roots remain intact. Sowing in individual pots facilitates transplanting; in the garden, wait for the soil to warm up. Avoid burying seedlings in cold, saturated soil. Identify each location and allow enough surface area for the stems from the start. The young plants seem small at sowing, but their foliage quickly takes up much more space.

What support should be provided for 'Goldilocks' F1 squash?

Use this variety along the edge of an accessible landscape; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not close in over it. Install the support for this variety before the stems elongate and guide the first shoots toward the support points; this allows the foliage to occupy the height without mingling with neighboring crops. Sow each seed 2.5 cm deep, in mounds spaced 1.5 m to 2 m apart. Thin later, keeping the two or three best plants. Water generously to maintain moisture, incorporate organic matter into the soil, and mulch after planting.

How to take advantage of the 'Goldilocks' F1 squash's growth habit in containers?

Place the container for this variety in a sunny location, monitoring the light received throughout the day. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible garden bed; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not canopy over it. Install the support for this variety before the stems elongate and guide the initial shoots toward the anchor points; this allows the foliage to occupy the space vertically without tangling with neighboring crops. Sow each seed 2.5 cm deep in mounds spaced 1.5 m to 2 m apart. Thin later, keeping the two or three best plants.

When to harvest 'Goldilocks' F1 squash?

Start observing the harvest of this variety as it approaches 85 days after sowing; then check for the color, firmness, and size required for picking. This variety features this characteristic at harvest: fruit shape — ribbed, oval. This variety features this characteristic at harvest: weight — 1.5 kg. Harvest them when the flower has fallen from the end of the fruit. Before harvesting winter squash, ensure that the fruit is completely ripe and its rind is sufficiently hard. The maturity of this variety is 85 days after sowing. For 'Goldilocks' F1 squash, the instructions on the sold packet remain priority when they specify a date, depth, or quantity.

Which location is suitable for 'Goldilocks' F1 squash?

To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its sun exposure requirements: sun. It requires warm, fertile, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible layout; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not close in above it. Place the support for this variety before the stems elongate and guide the first shoots toward the support points; this allows the foliage to occupy the height without mingling with neighboring crops. Sow each seed at a depth of 2.5 cm, in mounds spaced 1.5 m to 2 m apart.