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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 55 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Bush Squash, Summer Squash (Learn more)
Native: North America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Compact vines form a 2' tall by 3'–4' bush type plant.
Variety Info: Golden yellow, shiny thin skin, creamy white interior and small seed cavity. Best harvested at 6"–8" long.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½"–1"
Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 3'–4'
Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest frequently to increase yield; squash seem to get monstrous overnight. While edible at almost any size, seeds are less developed in young fruit, therefore more tender. Using a knife or clippers, cut squash off including some of the stem. By including stem, the fruit is sealed and less likely to mold or dry out. Harvesting Blossoms: Look for male, non-fruit producing flowers that have long stems and harvest just before use (female flowers have a swollen mini-squash at the base of the flower and are on shorter stems).
- KristyRated 5 out of 5 stars7/22/25Great harvests this year!
This is my second year growing Max's Gold. Last year I didn't have much success and the other 2 zucchini varieties I grew outperformed it. This year however, Max's Gold is my best performer! Beautiful plants with lots of smooth, yellow fruits. It's supposed to have some powdery mildew resistance, so I'm looking forward to see how the rest of the growing season goes.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/23/25Hey Kristy,
Thank you so much for the feedback. We're so glad you've had a great year growing Max's Gold Summer Squash. We'd love to hear what you do with all of your summer squash. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kristin F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/1/245 Stars
Max’s gold is a beautiful, rich yellow squash. The skin is firm and a dark golden yellow. The pic shows comparison of the rich yellow on the right to the store bought on the left. Taste delicious and keeps producing.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - MICHAEL R.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/28/241 Star
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Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Tammy D.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars4/28/244 Stars
I just like to grow many things in my garden
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - deke A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/13/245 Stars
So far so good, seedlings just sprang up and I’m looking forward for transplanting season!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate