Ferry-Morse Squash Seeds - Black Beauty Zucchini Organic

The Organic Black Beauty Zucchini seeds grow into an All-America Selections winning summer squash plant. This organic zucchini squash is delicious when sliced and served fresh, fried, steamed or simmered. It's dark green fruits have a creamy white flesh that tastes best when harvested at 6"-8" long. This plant is high in vitamin A and has an impressive nutritional profile, making it a great addition to your dinner table. Enjoy a delicious and nutrient-rich meal with every harvest.

Growing Information

• Safe for bees
• Grows Best In: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
• Days to Maturity: 63 Days
• Best Container Size: 12"+
• Growing Height: 12-36"
• Water Needs: Moist (2 in/week)

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 40
• Flavor: Tender and firm with an excellent flavor
• Preparation Ideas: Great when grilled, steamed, sauteed or boiled
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 3-8
• Fill Weight: 3 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growth Type: Summer
• Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
• Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Fall

Instructions

• After all danger of frost has passed and in a sunny location, sow five seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows
• Planting Depth: 1"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Organic Black Beauty Zucchini Squash seeds roughly 3' apart in rows

Suggestions

Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop production of plants. Black Beauty Zucchini is ready to harvest just after blossoms fall from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with a thumbnail.