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.
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
48 - 50 Days
12"+
12 - 36"
Moist (2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Fill Weight (grams): 2.5
Flavor: Tender and firm with excellent flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Great when grilled, steamed, sauteed, or boiled.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 3 - 10
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Summer
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Start Squash seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before outdoor planting time for earliest harvest, or sow directly outdoors in a sunny location. Sow 4-6 seeds around a 12" diameter hill. After germination, thin to 3 seedlings per hill. Harvest squash regularly.
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.
For an elegant presentation, pick young fruits with flower attached, steam lightly, and serve the whole squash.
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