Black Beauty Zucchini Seeds

Black Beauty Zucchini is the classic summer squash that every kitchen garden needs—its glossy, dark green fruits are tender, mildly sweet, and endlessly versatile, perfect for grilling, sautéing, baking, frittatas, and everything in between. One of the most prolific vegetables you can grow, a single plant produces more than most families can eat, making it the ultimate test of your ability to quietly leave bags of zucchini on neighbors' porches. Plant it, water it, and prepare to be abundantly rewarded.

Growing Instructions: Direct sow after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 65°F—zucchini is frost-sensitive and dislikes cold soil. Plant 2–3 seeds per hill; thin to the strongest 1–2 plants. Harvest fruits when 6–8 inches long for the best flavor—check plants daily in peak summer as fruits size up remarkably fast.

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Plant Type: Annual
• Planting Time: After last frost; soil 65°F+
• Planting Depth: 1–2 inches
• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart; 3 seeds per hill, thin to 1–2
• Days to Germination: 5–10 days
• Days to Harvest: 50–55 days
• Mature Fruit Size: Best harvested at 6–8 inches
• Light Needs: Full sun (6+ hours)
• Water Needs: Moderate to high — deep, consistent watering; 1–2 inches per week
• Difficulty: Very Easy
• Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated