Organic Squash Seeds, Black Beauty Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

$2.79

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Organic Squash Seeds, Black Beauty Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

$2.79

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Product Information

Our Organic Black Beauty Zucchini Squash seeds grow into an All-America Selections winning summer squash plant.

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 taste best when harvested at 6"-8" long. High in vitamin A.

Sku: 0928

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

7-10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

63 Days

Key Features

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 40

Flavor: Tender and firm with an excellent flavor.

Preparation Ideas: Great when grilled, steamed, sautéed, or boiled.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Fill Weight (grams): 4.25

Growth Type: Summer

Instructions

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.

Suggestions

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.