Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty'

Zucchini

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Common Name:

Zucchini

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') - Description

Glossy black-green zucchini with creamy, white flesh. Plants have an open habit which makes for easy picking. These zucchini are best picked when 5-7" long and should be ready to start harvesting in 50-60 days.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.