Item Number: SNV8152
Black Beauty Summer Squash Seeds (Organic)
Black Beauty Summer Squash Seeds (Organic)
Glossy fruit, versatile uses.
Black Beauty Summer Squash is a widely popular variety prized for its glossy, dark green fruit and exceptional flavor. Each squash grows to about 6-8 inches long, with tender skin and creamy, mild flesh that is perfect for roasting, grilling, sautéing, or adding to soups and casseroles. Thriving in full sun and rich, well-draining soil, Black Beauty matures in 50-55 days and produces prolifically throughout the summer. Regular harvesting ensures the best flavor and encourages the plant to produce even more fruit. The compact, bushy plants are easy to grow and ideal for garden beds, raised beds, or containers. Black Beauty’s versatility in the kitchen makes it a staple for summer meals, while its high yields make it a favorite for home gardeners and market growers. Resistant to common squash diseases and easy to maintain, this variety delivers a reliable harvest of flavorful, tender fruit. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a novice gardener, Black Beauty Summer Squash is a must-have for its combination of taste, productivity, and adaptability.
Summer Squash - Black Beauty - Cucurbita pepo
Tender Annual Heirloom. This zucchini produces semi-upright, open plants with glossy black-green fruits 6"-8" long and 2" in diameter. The flesh is tender, firm, and creamy white with excellent flavor. It is delicious grilled, steamed, boiled, sautéed, fried, or used in breads. This variety also freezes well.
Did You Know? Never peel summer squash because that is where the nutrients reside.
Soil Temperature: 70-95°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"-1"
Germination: 6-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"
Days To Maturity: 50-60 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds
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Description
Description
Black Beauty Summer Squash is a widely popular variety prized for its glossy, dark green fruit and exceptional flavor. Each squash grows to about 6-8 inches long, with tender skin and creamy, mild flesh that is perfect for roasting, grilling, sautéing, or adding to soups and casseroles. Thriving in full sun and rich, well-draining soil, Black Beauty matures in 50-55 days and produces prolifically throughout the summer. Regular harvesting ensures the best flavor and encourages the plant to produce even more fruit. The compact, bushy plants are easy to grow and ideal for garden beds, raised beds, or containers. Black Beauty’s versatility in the kitchen makes it a staple for summer meals, while its high yields make it a favorite for home gardeners and market growers. Resistant to common squash diseases and easy to maintain, this variety delivers a reliable harvest of flavorful, tender fruit. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a novice gardener, Black Beauty Summer Squash is a must-have for its combination of taste, productivity, and adaptability.
Summer Squash - Black Beauty - Cucurbita pepo
Tender Annual Heirloom. This zucchini produces semi-upright, open plants with glossy black-green fruits 6"-8" long and 2" in diameter. The flesh is tender, firm, and creamy white with excellent flavor. It is delicious grilled, steamed, boiled, sautéed, fried, or used in breads. This variety also freezes well.
Did You Know? Never peel summer squash because that is where the nutrients reside.
Soil Temperature: 70-95°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"-1"
Germination: 6-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"
Days To Maturity: 50-60 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s). Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Provide squash plants with deep mounds of organic matter, rich soil, and heavy, even water. All squash are extremely frost sensitive, so use mulch to heat soils in early spring and row covers to protect from frost at both ends of the growing cycle, especially in short growing seasons.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, or sow seed directly once soils are at least 70°F. Use row covers to provide a physical barrier to many insects.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest squash when they are 4"-7" long to keep production high, and for best flavor. Don't waste male squash blossoms by leaving them in the garden. Toss them in the salad bowl or add to any squash preparation.
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Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
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We grow this variety most years. Skipped it last year in favor of a different variety, and regretted that choice. Came back this year to ensure we'd have THIS variety in our garden this summer!
I've grown this type of zucchini for several years now. It is very reliable. Holds up well to most everything (wind here). It's a nice bush type zucchini. Color is deep green. It seems almost seedless as the seeds don't fully mature even when these are 1 1/2' to 2' long. We use these for zucchini boats. They store well at the larger size. We rarely use them at a small size.
My starts are about ready for the raised bed. The seeds germinated well. The plants look healthy and like good producers. Drop me a line later this summer if you'd like some delicious zukes! I'm sure we'll have plenty.
Black beauty has been my zucchini of choice for a few year now. Sprouts quickly, is pretty hardy and makes an abundance of tasty zucchini.
This squash produced way more than I could ever handle. It keeps exceedingly well. Plants faded towards the end of the season d/t some powdery mildew, but I was relieved to get a break from squash.
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