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Large, golden yellow flowers are also edible and delicious stuffed or fried. 50 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Black Beauty Zucchini?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe classic American zucchini\u003c\/strong\u003e — glossy dark green, creamy white flesh, mild buttery flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely prolific\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest every 2–3 days to keep vines producing all season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest at 6–8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e — tender, mild, and buttery at peak harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — large golden yellow blossoms are delicious stuffed or lightly fried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact bushy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — productive without sprawling vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlice thin and sauté with garlic and olive oil for a fast weeknight side. Grill halves alongside summer vegetables. Shred into zucchini bread and muffins. Slice into soups and ratatouille. Stuff large fruits with meat, cheese, or grains and bake. Freeze shredded zucchini in 1-cup portions for year-round baking. Stuff the large golden flowers with ricotta and herbs, batter, and fry lightly for an Italian classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60°F, or start indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep in rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–7.0) in full sun. Space plants 24–36 inches apart. Water consistently at the base — avoid wetting foliage to reduce powdery mildew risk. \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest frequently\u003c\/strong\u003e — every 2–3 days — to keep plants productive. Overgrown fruits reduce yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squash vine borers, cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and aphids. 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