Goldetti Squash

Transplant seedlings outdoors once soil temperatures reach 60-65°F and all danger of frost has passed. Harden off seedlings gradually over 7-10 days before moving them to full sun in the garden. Space plants 24 inches apart in rows 72 inches apart, allowing ample room for the vining habit to spread.

Direct sow seeds into warm soil after the last spring frost date, when soil temperature reaches 60-65°F or warmer. Sow 2-3 seeds per hill and thin to the strongest plant once seedlings establish true leaves.

Harvest Goldetti when the skin becomes fully hardened and golden-orange, typically at 10-11 inches long. The fruit should feel firm to the touch and resist indentation from fingernail pressure. Cut fruits from the vine using a sharp knife, leaving 2-3 inches of stem attached. Harvest all mature fruits before the first hard frost in fall to prevent damage.

As a vining annual, Goldetti generally requires no pruning beyond removing any diseased or damaged foliage. For container growing or space-constrained gardens, you can prune back lateral runners while the vine is young, though this may reduce overall fruit yield.