Growing the Goldini 2 Zucchini

Since reading the The Resilient Gardener, I have been looking forward to growing more of Carol Deppe’s vegetable varieties. One of the more recent varieties, called Goldini zucchini, was released in 2016. I had heard of it previously, but had never had a chance to grow it until this last year. However, it was not Goldini I purchased, but an improved line of Goldini, called Goldini 2, which was just recently released.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most important thing for me about zucchini is texture and flavor. Remaining tender until very large is highly important, as is having a pleasing flavor too. Those of us who home garden are not as concerned about ability to ship the product as we are in having strong healthy plants that produce tender delicious fruit.

 

 

 

 

Goldini was a result of crossing an F2 Gold Rush Hybrid with Costata Romanesco, with the Romanesco as the pollen receiver and female parent for Goldini. Goldini has the flavor reminissent of a Costata Romanesco with the easy-to-find yellow color of the Gold Rush.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another aspect of this variety that makes it really worth growing is its adaptability to be consumed raw, cooked, or dried to later provide an ingredient in soups and stews. 

 

 

 

 

 

My experience with the Goldini 2 was very positive. In relation to other open-pollinated varieties, it was highly productive and very good. I would definitely recommend this variety to anyone else who would like to produce a heavy crop of delicious yellow summer squash.