| Common Name | Squash Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Latin Name | Cucurbita pepo |
| Top Category | Summer Squash |
| Also Known As | Black Beauty |
| Flavor Profile | Slightly Sweet, Tender |
| Fruit Size | 7” - 8” long |
| Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | AAS Winner, Easy to Grow and Maintain, Fast Growing |
| Plant Spread | 24" - 48" |
| Plant Type | Summer, Zucchini |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 75° |
Zucchini Black
Squash Seed
Long, straight, cylindrical, dark greenish black in color; flesh is greenish white at edible stage with delicate flavor. Fruit should be picked when a few days old.
| Days to Maturity | 41 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 36" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2” |
| Row Spacing | 5' |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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I haven’t started these yet.
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Growing well
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producing, but mildew and fungus on plants, has not affected fruit, good fruit