The standard summer squash, introduced in the 1920s. Large bush plants grow semi-upright and open, and are loaded with glossy dark green fruits with firm creamy white flesh and fine flavour. Plants are productive very early, and over a long period. Best eaten when under 20cm (8" long). Black Beauty zucchini seeds are the best variety for freezing. Black Beauty zucchini is a 20th Century heirloom that won the All American Selections prize back in 1957. It was first introduced to American market growers in the 1920s, and was commercially available as seed from the 1930s on.
Matures in 60 days. (Open pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty'
Common Name
Black Beauty Squash
Hardiness Zone
- 2
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Summer to Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
Fruit Colour
- Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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