Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo
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This organic zucchini squash is delicious when sliced and served fresh, fried, steamed, or simmered.
Its dark green fruits have a creamy white flesh that tastes best when harvested at 6"-8" long.
This plant is high in vitamin A and has an impressive nutritional profile, making it a great addition to your dinner table. Enjoy a delicious and nutrient-rich meal with every harvest.
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
63 Days
12"+
12 - 36"
Moist (2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Fill Weight (grams): 3
Flavor: Tender and firm with an excellent flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Great when grilled, steamed, sautéed, or boiled.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 3 - 8
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Summer
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
After all danger of frost has passed and in a sunny location, sow five seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Sow Organic Black Beauty Zucchini Squash seeds roughly 3' apart in rows.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop production of plants. Black Beauty Zucchini is ready to harvest just after blossoms fall from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with a thumbnail.
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