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Squash (Summer) Seeds - Black Beauty

Squash (Summer) Seeds - Black Beauty

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.79
1 Ounce $9.49
1/4 Pound $20.99 45% Savings
1 Pound $49.39 68% Savings
5 Pounds $173.29 ($2.16/ounce) 77% Savings
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  • Our most popular variety, great tasting squash raw or grilled
  • Bush Variety; Very Dark-Green, Almost Black Smooth Skin
  • Delicious & Delicately Flavored White Flesh; Vigorous Producer
  • Highly Popular Variety; Prefers Full Sun Exposure
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Warm Season
Fruit Size 8 inches
Growth Habit Bush

Flavor Profile Mild; Slightly Sweet; Tender and Firm Texture
Plant Characteristics Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use Container Garden, Culinary
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor
Harvest Advantages High Yielding
Plant Resistance Deer

About Squash (Summer) Seeds - Black Beauty

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Seed Type Heirloom Seed

1957 All-America Selection. It's difficult to imagine a more delicious or attractive zucchini squash than the Black Beauty. A very popular variety of summer squash introduced in the 1920s, its very dark-green to almost black smooth skin covers tasty and delicate white flesh. Black Beauty Zucchini can be enjoyed either frozen or fresh from the garden, in stir-fries, baked, boiled or raw.

Planting Information

Planting Squash (Summer) Seeds - Black Beauty

Planting Season Warm Season
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/2 to 1 inch
Plant Spacing 18 to 24 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity 60 days
View our Squash Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 29
1 Ounce 203
1/4 Pound 812
1 Pound 3,248
5 Pounds 16,240

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Squash (Summer) Seeds - Black Beauty