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Zucchini Black Beauty Squash Seed

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Description

Time-honored, dark-green summer squash. Delicious sautéed, fried or baked, or in soups, salads and casseroles. Flowers can be stuffed and deep-fried, a classic French delicacy. Its versatility is hard to beat. Best picked young, at 5-6”. The more you pick, the more you get! Fast-growing plants require a lot of real estate, but the returns are exceptional: one plant can produce up to 10 pounds of squash. A must for any kitchen garden. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

Days to germinate: 5-10
Days to maturity: 50
Start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow ½” deep in sterile planting medium.
Transplant spacing: 24-48” – do not disturb roots when transplanting
Sow outdoors after the last frost
Seed spacing: 24-48”
Seed depth: 1”
Produce size: Best picked when 5-6” long; large fruits will be seedy/mealy
Yield: Up to 10 lbs. per plant
Mature plant height: 18-24”
Suitable for container growing: No
Year of discovery: 1920s; originated in Italy

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.