Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo
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This popular variety grows up to 18 to 24 inches in height and is known for its slightly sweet, nutty taste.
From zucchini bread to omelets and pizza, Grey Zucchini adds flavor and nutrition to various dishes. Growing this variety yields an abundance of squash, so harvesting is effortless. Enjoy the unique flavor of Grey Zucchini in your favorite recipes.
Sku: 9719
Common Name: Squash
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
48 - 50 Days
12"+
12 - 36"
Moist (2 in / week)
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 2.5
Approximate Seed Count: 3 - 10
Flavor: Tender and firm with excellent flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Great when grilled, steamed, sauteed, or boiled.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
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, in a sunny location, sow 5 seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches 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 Black Beauty Squash seeds roughly 4' apart in rows, keeping each row approximately 4' apart.
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 the production of the plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with a thumbnail.
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