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HEIRLOOM, ORGANIC.
Heirloom Black Beauty Zucchini is a dark green-black summer squash with straight, cylindrical fruit that was introduced into the US in 1957. It has a fine-textured, greenish-white flesh that is tasty and productive. Best when picked at 6 to 8 inches in length, this ever-bearing bush plant is perfect for any garden.
Plant seeds directly in the garden 1-2 weeks after average last frost date. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill, thinning to a final 2-3 plants per hill. Space between hills should be 3-6'. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 65-85 degrees. Or, start seed indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Transplant to the garden 2 to 3 weeks after your average last frost. Squash grow best in a warm site with full sun. Warm soil is essential to good seed germination and emergence. Using transplants can speed production.
Scientific Name: Curcurbita pepo
Days to Maturity: 44-62
Seed Depth: 1"
Days to Sprout: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 24-36"
Row Spacing: 3-4'
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 12-24"
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No
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HEIRLOOM, ORGANIC.
Heirloom Black Beauty Zucchini is a dark green-black summer squash with straight, cylindrical fruit that was introduced into the US in 1957. It has a fine-textured, greenish-white flesh that is tasty and productive. Best when picked at 6 to 8 inches in length, this ever-bearing bush plant is perfect for any garden.
