Black Zucchini
Summer Squash · Zucchini
Heirloom
Cucurbita pepo
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita
About
versatile, smooth zucchini with a creamy, white flesh
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
5–10 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
50 days
Fruit Size
6–8 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.5 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Plant seeds outdoors in groups of 3, thinning to strongest seedling per group. Continually harvest to encourage additional fruit.
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