Black Beauty Summer Squash Seeds (Organic)

Black Beauty Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is an organic heirloom zucchini bearing glossy black-green fruit 6" to 8" long with tender, creamy white flesh.

At a glance

• Variety: Black Beauty zucchini, heirloom (Cucurbita pepo)
• Type: Organic, tender annual
• Days to maturity: 50 to 60
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2" to 1"
• Spacing after thinning: 12" to 18"
• Height at maturity: 12"
• Seeds per pack: approx. 25 (about 646 per 1/4 lb)

Flavor profile

Tender, firm, creamy white flesh with excellent flavor; delicious grilled, steamed, boiled, sauteed, fried, or baked into breads, and it freezes well.

Best for

• Prolific summer harvests
• Grilling, sauteing, and baking
• Garden beds, raised beds, or containers
• Home gardeners and market growers
• Freezing for later use

How to grow

Sow 1/2" to 1" deep at a soil temperature of 70 to 95F; germination takes 6 to 10 days. Grow in full sun and rich, well-draining soil, spacing 12 to 18 inches apart. Harvest regularly for the best flavor and to keep the bushy plants producing. Never peel summer squash, since the nutrients reside in the skin.

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