Black Beauty Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds

Black Beauty is an heirloom zucchini summer squash that produces abundant 6 to 8 inch fruits with dark green, nearly black skin and creamy white flesh. Plants grow to roughly 24 inches tall in a compact, bush-like habit, ideal for rows or large containers.

At a glance

• Variety: Black Beauty zucchini summer squash
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO
• Fruit: 6 to 8 inches, dark green to black skin
• Plant habit: bush, about 24 inches tall
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 3 feet apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Season: spring or summer

Best for

• Abundant summer squash harvests
• Container and small-space gardens
• Sauteing, grilling, and baking
• Gardeners who want a productive bush zucchini

How to grow

Sow seeds 1 inch deep in spring or summer, spacing plants 3 feet apart in a single row, double row, or large container. Maintain a weed-free, mulched bed in full sun with adequate moisture. Pick fruits young and often to keep plants producing.

Flavor profile

Mild and tender with creamy white flesh, best picked young for the sweetest texture.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.