Zucchini - Yellow

The bright yellow courgette, productive and tasty!

The Golden Delight Yellow Zucchini is a productive variety yielding bright, uniform, cylindrical, golden-yellow fruits measuring 15-20 cm. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this zucchini offers tender, slightly sweet flesh and few seeds. It matures quickly (45-50 days) and produces compact, bush-type plants. Abundant production lasts all summer. Its vibrant color brightens both the garden and the plate. Perfect for grilling, stir-fries, and preserving.

Why choose the Golden Delight Yellow Courgette from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Vibrant color – Bright golden yellow

✅ Very productive – Abundant harvest all summer long

✅ Early maturing – 45-50 days, ideal for northern climates

✅ Tender flesh – Mild and sweet flavor

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sow directly in the garden after all risk of frost has passed, when the soil reaches 18°C ​​(early June), or start indoors 3-4 weeks beforehand. Full sun, rich, well-drained soil. Space 60-90 cm apart. Maturity: 45-50 days. Harvest: July-September. Harvest regularly to encourage production.

Producer's advice

💚 Harvesting young (15-20 cm) = best flavor

🥒 Abundant production = sharing with neighbors!

☀️ Edible flowers (stuffed or tempura)

💧 Regular watering = tender fruit

Culinary uses

Golden Delight Yellow Courgette is perfect grilled, sautéed, in ratatouille, zoodles, stuffed, in bread, and preserved. Its vibrant yellow color makes for beautiful presentations. Tender and slightly sweet flesh. A summer essential!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 3-4 weeks before the last frost (May)
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Depth: 2-3 cm
• Individual pots (doesn't like transplanting)

Direct seeding:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Floor heated to a minimum of 18°C
• Depth: 2-3 cm
• Spacing: 60-90 cm
• Groups of 2-3 seeds (thin out as much as possible)

Plantation:

• Full sun (minimum 8 hours)
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Enrich generously with compost
• Recommended mound (drainage and warmth)
• Generous spacing (air circulation)

Interview :

• Water regularly and deeply (avoid foliage).
• Mulch is recommended (it retains moisture).
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks
• Watch for powdery mildew and stink bugs.
• Harvest regularly (stimulates production)

Harvest :

• 45-50 days after sowing
• July-September in Quebec
• Signs of maturity:
  • Golden yellow fruit, 15-20 cm
  • Shiny and soft skin
  • Before the skin hardens
• Harvest with a knife (do not pull up)
• Harvest regularly (continuous production)
• Edible flowers (bonus!)

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fast maturing for a short season

✅ Early and productive variety

✅ Reliable production zone 4b

✅ Variety successfully tested in Quebec

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Golden Delight yellow zucchini
• Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
• Type: Annual, bush type
• Maturity: 45-50 days
• Plant height: 60-75 cm
• Fruit length: 15-20 cm (optimal harvest)
• Shape: Cylindrical, uniform
• Color: Bright golden yellow
• Flesh: Tender, slightly sweet, few seeds
• Spacing: 60-90 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 🔥 Grilled – Thick slices, olive oil
• 🍳 Sautéed – Garlic, onion, fresh herbs
• 🥘 Ratatouille – A Provençal classic
• 🍝 Spirals (zoodles) – Healthy pasta alternative
• 🫔 Stuffed – Meat, quinoa, cheese
• 🍞 Zucchini Bread – Soft Dessert
• 🥫 Preserves – Marinades and relishes
• 🥗 Raw – Grated in salads

Preparation :

• Wash, do not peel (delicate skin)
• Slices, cubes, spirals according to the recipe
• Short cooking time (keeps it crispy)
• Stuffed flowers = a delight!

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 5-7 days (perforated bag)
• Do not wash before storage
• Grated and frozen: up to 12 months
• Best when fresh, just picked
• Harvest regularly (avoids giant fruit)