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‘Black Beauty’ is more than a story of love, fate, and horses. It is also an heirloom variety of summer squash that is prized for its creamy flesh and dark green skin. ‘Black Beauty’ is a reliable, hardy, and productive plant that fruits early and will continue to produce for many months. Flowers are a culinary favourite and are often cut and stuffed.
When to Plant
Zone 1: OctoberDecember
Zone 2: SeptemberDecember
Zone 3: AugustFebruary
Zone 4: FebruarySeptember
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SoilYour soil should be free- draining and moderately fertile, so add compost before planting. It will tolerate a number of soil types.
Soil pH Level6.57.0
PositionFull sun with plenty of room to move. Position on the edge of your growing space, allowing it to creep away from your growing space.
How to PlantSow the seeds directly into the patch once daytime temperatures are regularly more than 20 degrees, otherwise propagate in a mini greenhouse and transplant. Zucchinis are more suitable for an in ground veggie patch.
Spacing1.2 m
Depth2-4cm
Companion PlantsSweetcorn
Approximate no. of seeds14
Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination