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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

Introduced to: Alabama, Albania, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arkansas, Assam, Azores, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil South, Burkina, California, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Connecticut, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Gilbert Is., Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Illinois, India, Italy, Kansas, Kazakhstan, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Marianas, Marshall Is., Massachusetts, Michigan, Nauru, Nevada, New Caledonia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Nigeria, North Carolina, Norway, Ohio, Oman, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Québec, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Carolina, St.Helena, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Tennessee, Texas, Tokelau-Manihiki, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Utah, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Vermont, Vietnam, Virginia, Wake I., West Himalaya, Zaïre

Native

Introduced

***Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty'* *Cucurbita pepo***

'Black Beauty'

Black Beauty Zucchini Squash

In Stock: 2.438 lb (Total:2.438lb)

Cucurbita pepo Black Beauty

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Details

Germination:

90%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

3,861

Quantity:

2.44 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836146

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

Native

Introduced

Cucurbita pepo 'Black Beauty' is a quintessential heirloom zucchini that stands as a testament to gardening excellence. Awarded the prestigious All-America Selections title in 1957, this prolific variety is celebrated for its strikingly dark green, glossy skin and creamy white flesh. Perfect for the gardener who loves abundant harvests, 'Black Beauty' is renowned for its vigorous growth and consistency throughout the summer. Plant it and watch as the magic unfolds—this zucchini seems to multiply overnight! With its compact bush habit, it requires minimal garden space while yielding maximum produce. Enjoy this versatile vegetable sliced thin for dips, in veggie lasagna, sautéed, or even baked into bread. Plus, it freezes well for enjoying year-round. Harvest when the skins are still tender for the best flavor. Thriving in full sun, this zucchini sprouts in 5-10 days and fully matures in just 50 days, making it a favorite among both beginner and seasoned gardeners.