Little Veggie Patch Co - ZUCCHINI 'BLACK BEAUTY' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

Dark Green Summer Squash with Creamy Flesh

More than just a name shared with a famous horse story, 'Black Beauty' is a prized heirloom variety of summer squash known for its creamy flesh and dark green skin. It is a reliable, hardy and productive plant that fruits early and can continue producing for many months.

The flowers are also a culinary favourite and are often cut and stuffed, making this a versatile addition to the home veggie patch.

Growing Information

• Variety: 'Black Beauty'
• Type: Heirloom summer squash
• Skin: Dark green
• Flesh: Creamy
• Growth: Reliable, hardy and productive
• Fruiting: Early and continues for many months
• Spacing: 1.2m
• Depth: 2–4cm
• Soil pH: 6.5–7.0
• Position: Full sun with plenty of room to spread
• Companion Plant: Sweetcorn
• Approximate Seeds: 14

When to Plant in Australia

• Zone 1: October–December
• Zone 2: September–December
• Zone 3: August–February
• Zone 4: February–September

How to Grow

Soil

Prepare a free-draining, moderately fertile soil and add compost before planting. Black Beauty can tolerate a range of soil types.

Position

Choose a full-sun position with plenty of room for the plant to spread. Position it at the edge of your growing space and allow it to creep away from the garden area.

How to Plant

Sow the seeds directly into the patch once daytime temperatures are regularly above 20°C. If conditions are cooler, propagate the seeds in a mini greenhouse and transplant once conditions are suitable.

Zucchinis are more suitable for growing in an in-ground veggie patch.

Perfect For

• Home veggie patches
• Summer squash lovers
• Growing heirloom vegetables
• Gardeners looking for productive varieties
• Cooking with zucchini flowers
• Green thumbs and gardening enthusiasts
• Gardening gifts

Seed Sourcing: Locally sourced in small batches to maintain maximum viability for germination

Shipping

Not available for shipping to Western Australia.

Founded in Melbourne in 2008, The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) is all about making it easier for everyone to grow their own food, whether you have a backyard, balcony or small urban space. Known for its heirloom seeds, LVPC began its seed range in 2009 with four tomato varieties and has since grown to more than 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and garden favourites.

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