Summer squash - Black Beauty

Summer squash 'Black Beauty'

Latin name: Cucurbita pepo L.

Summer squash 'Black Beauty' is a productive and fast-growing zucchini variety that produces dark green, shiny fruits with firm, juicy flesh. The fruits are best harvested when they are 15–20 cm long for the best flavor and texture. Perfect for grilling, frying, roasting and soups.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 2 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–May (pre-cultivation) or May–June (direct sowing)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
• Plant distance: 80–100 cm
• Row spacing: 100 cm
• Height: 50–70 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• Harvest regularly to stimulate continued fruiting.
• Plant in nutrient-rich soil for best growth.
• Can be grown in large pots or outdoors.

Use: Perfect for grilling, frying, roasting, grating into pastries or using in soups and gratins.

Summer squash 'Black Beauty' is an easy-to-grow and high-producing variety that produces a bountiful harvest of flavorful, dark green zucchinis all summer long!