Squash (Summer) Black Beauty – Item #1672

$2.89

Black Beauty is an early maturing zucchini type squash that features delicious deep green fruits with creamy white flesh. A very easy to grow bush variety that’s productive all season long. It won an All America Selections award in 1957.

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Additional information

Weight 4 g
Dimensions .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)

Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)

Row Space: 5′ (1.5m)

Sprouts In: 7-10 days

Plant outdoors in full sun and rich soil two weeks after last spring frost. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70°F. Water consistently and feed monthly with a side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.

Harvest while fruits are young and tender. Pick regularly to encourage more fruit.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

Matures In: 50 days

Attributes: Early maturing heirloom variety, AAS winner