44-62 Days to maturity. Cucurbita pepo. Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds. Non-GMO, warm weather annual, open-pollinated, summer squash. While this variety is named ‘black’, this zucchini actually has a very dark green skin color. An open-pollinated zucchini, this variety is perfect for home gardeners and has a delicious flavor. Noted as being easy to pick and easy to grow, the white-fleshed and small-seeded summer squash is one to be grown! ~213 seeds/oz.

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Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
Hardiness Zone: Annual - Zones 3-9
Days to Maturity: 44-62 days
Days to Germination: 7-14 Days
Seeding Depth: 0.5 inches
Direct Sow: Yes, summer squash prefer direct sowing.
Start Indoors: Yes, start Indoors no more than 2-3 weeks before your last spring frost date.
Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches
Plant Width: 24-36 inches
Row Spacing: 6 feet
Plant Height: up to 24 inches
Growth Habit: Sprawling bushy vine
Soil Preference: Nutrient rich garden loam with a pH of around 5.8-6.8
Temperature Preference: 50-80F
Light Preference: Full sun
Pests and Disease: There are many pests and diseases which have been known to attack zucchini plants. However, proper soil health and nutrient levels, crop rotations, bug netting, and neem oil preventative spraying can all greatly improve crop health.
Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash Color: Green leaves and stems. Greenish white flesh. Yellow flowers and dark green fruits with slight ridges.
Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash Flavor: Lightly sweet and lightly bitter flesh flavor that is typically just described as mild with a rich texture.

Growing Non-GMO Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash Vegetable Seeds

Start zucchini seeds indoors about 2-3 weeks before the final frost date, or direct sow as instructed below. Keep the seeds in a dark, moist, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged after about 2 days, promptly expose them to 8-12 hours of sunlight. Delaying to provide enough sunlight will ruin the seedlings. To direct sow, follow the mounding instructions below as well as all the germination tips mentioned. Direct sow up to three weeks past the final frost date. Soil temperatures must be consistently at or above 60F for germination to occur.

If seedlings were started indoors, begin hardening them off at least a week before the transplant date. Place them outside during the warmest part of the day while temperatures are still fluctuating. Gradually increase the amount of time they spend outdoors until they are acclimated to their transplant environment. Prior to transplantation or direct sowing, prepare the garden bed. The garden soil should be well-draining and fertile. To direct sow, follow the row planting space recommendation under the attribute tab above or form 8-10 inch tall mounds to plant the seedlings or seeds in. The mounds should be 4-5 feet apart. Transplant 2-3 seedlings or 5-6 seeds per mound and later thin. Plant seeds 0.5 inches deep. Fertilization throughout the growing season has been proven to greatly improve fruit production and plant health. Start with a heavy nitrogen feed and transition to an even feed as the fruit sets on.

Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash in the Vegetable Garden

Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash is a great candidate for vertical gardening and container gardening. Be sure to provide enough soil for the root systems to flourish.

Harvesting Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash

Black Beauty can be harvested when the fruits are about 6-8 inches long. The male flowers can also be harvested after they have opened and are considered a delicacy.

About Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash Garden Seeds

Summer Squash are most typically eaten cooked in some way. Roasting, frying, and baking are all very popular options. They carry the flavor of whatever seasoning or sauce you pair them with very well without distracting from it.

Zucchini plants require very similar care to other cucurbits such as watermelons and pumpkins. If you have been successful at growing another type before, you will probably succeed again!

Zucchini fruits are great sources of fiber, antioxidants, and many nutrients. It is known to be an easy and healthy addition to any diet.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"My mother-in-law grows zucchini most years and has frequently struggled with blossom or end rot. This is caused by low calcium levels in the soil. Add a calcium supplement to the garden at the beginning of the season to avoid this common issue!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Black Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds Per Package:

4 g - Wholesale - Approximately 30 Seeds
1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 213 Seeds
4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 852 Seeds
1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 68,208 Seeds
5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 341,040 Seeds
25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,705,200 Seeds

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