The Zucchini 'Black Beauty' is a reliable, hardy, and productive plant that fruits early and will continue to produce for many months. Flowers are a culinary favourite and are often cut and stuffed. Zucchini 'Black Beauty' is also an heirloom variety of summer squash that is prized for its creamy flesh and dark green skin.
When to Plant
Zone 1: October - December
Zone 2: September - December
Zone 3: August - February
Zone 4: February - November
Position Full sun preferred
How to Plant Propagate seeds in individual cells, leaving them outdoors during warm daytime conditions and then indoors at night. Transplant once the daytime temperatures are regularly surpassing 20 degrees as the plant is intolerant of frost.
Spacing 70-80cm
Depth 2-3cm
Companion Plants Nasturtium
Approximate no of seeds 25
Note: The Little Veggie Patch Co source all seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination