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Black Beauty Zucchini, Heirloom Summer Squash Seeds

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Black Beauty Zucchini, Heirloom Summer Squash Seeds — The Classic American Zucchini, Dark Green and Prolific

Black Beauty (Cucurbita pepo) is the zucchini that defined the American kitchen garden — a compact, bushy heirloom producing heavy yields of glossy, dark green fruits with creamy white flesh and mild, buttery flavor. Best harvested at 6–8 inches for peak tenderness. One of the most productive vegetables you can grow. 50 days.

Why Grow Black Beauty Zucchini?

  • The classic American zucchini — glossy dark green, creamy white flesh
  • Extremely prolific — harvest every 2–3 days to keep plants producing
  • Best at 6–8 inches — tender, mild, and buttery at peak harvest
  • Compact bushy plants — ideal for smaller gardens
  • Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost in full sun, or start indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart. Water consistently at the base. Harvest frequently to encourage continuous production.

Days to Maturity 50 days
Fruit Size Best at 6–8 inches
Plant Habit Compact bush
Packet Size 15 seeds
Spacing 24–36 inches
Latin Name Cucurbita pepo
Type Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun Full sun
USDA Zones 3–12

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.