Black Beauty Zucchini

An early, extremely productive heirloom zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) introduced in the United States in the late 1950s that still has a role to play today: this is the ideal variety for backyard and urban gardens. Plants produce the archetypal slender green fruit that we've come to expect from zucchini. It has a bush-like habit, but it has been known to travel. When planting be considerate of future growth and provide ample spacing.

As with all zucchini varieties, harvesting the fruits consistently prolong the production and life span of the plant. In the height of the growing season when the fruits grow extremely fast, we harvest twice a week: one "maintenance" harvest, and then another a couple days later for our Community Supported Agriculture shares. With the proper care and planting consideration, zucchini plants can last all season - and beyond, in some cases.

60 days to fruit production from transplant or 70 days when direct seeded. Annual.

Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 20 seeds (3.5 grams), OG

An early, extremely productive heirloom zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) introduced in the United States in the late 1950s that still has a role to play today: this is the ideal variety for backyard and urban gardens. Plants produce the archetypal slender green fruit that we've come to expect from zucchini. It has a bush-like habit, but it has been known to travel. When planting be considerate of future growth and provide ample spacing.

As with all zucchini varieties, harvesting the fruits consistently prolong the production and life span of the plant. In the height of the growing season when the fruits grow extremely fast, we harvest twice a week: one "maintenance" harvest, and then another a couple days later for our Community Supported Agriculture shares. With the proper care and planting consideration, zucchini plants can last all season - and beyond, in some cases.

Seeds are certified organic.

Thanks to Nadia for letting us use her photos of her plants and fruits!

Common Name:
Black Beauty Zucchini
Scientific Name:
Cucurbita pepo
Description:
An heirloom variety that produces green medium sized fruits in the classic shape.
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Late Spring
Seeding Depth:
3/4 - 1 in.
Days to Sprout:
3-7
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
75-80
Plant Spacing:
2-3 ft.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
60-70

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