BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI - The bush-type plants of 'Black Beauty' zucchini are early and very productive. 50 days. This classic dark-green summer squash has made modern zucchini of this type very popular. BLACK BEAUTY was introduced into the U.S. markets in the 1920s, and seed companies started listing it in the 1930s. Delicious fried or baked; best picked young. 30+ seeds per order.
 
cucurbita pepo.
 
Full Sun.
 
Spring/Summer.
 
Soil temp 70F+.
 
SOW-2 seeds per, 1/2" deep, 24"-36" apart. Keep moist.
 
Germination 5-10 days.
 
Thin to single best seedling. Use scissors to cut out unwanted sprouts.
 
Medium/Heavy water.
 
Harvest in 40-50 days. Pick every 2/3 days for continued harvest.