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Squash Seeds (Summer) - Black Beauty

Our most popular variety, great tasting squash raw or grilled

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita pepo

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush

COLOR

  • Green

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.

  • • Bush Variety; Very Dark-Green, Almost Black Smooth Skin
  • • Delicious & Delicately Flavored White Flesh; Vigorous Producer
  • • Highly Popular Variety; Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 to 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 29
1 Ounce 203
1/4 Pound 812

Planting Guide

View our Squash Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Squash Seeds (Summer) - Black Beauty FAQs

    How big will Black Beauty Squash get?

    Black Beauty Squash grows to 8 inches.

    What is the flavor profile of Black Beauty Squash?

    Black Beauty Squash has a flavor profile described as mild, slightly sweet, and tender and firm texture.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

    My zucchini which was labeled as a bush plant grew all over my plant bed like a vine. I eventually had to pull it because it was overwhelming the other plants. I only got 1 small zucchini off of it. Disappointed.

    Tami 2/5 Verified

    Squash Seeds (Summer) - Black Beauty

    Store owner replied: Hello, Tami Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!

    Every seed I planted grew into a very large and healthy plant. The squash is picture-perfect - large, dark green, smooth - and delicious! They are very moisture-rich and flavorful. Highly recommended.

    Lb 5/5 Verified

    Squash Seeds (Summer) - Black Beauty

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