ZUCCHINI: BLACK BEAUTY

(CUCURBITA PEPO VAR. CYLINDRICA)

 

Easy picking, high yielding and fast-growing variety with glossy dark green skin and creamy flesh.

Freezes well.

Pick often at 15-20cm to increase yields.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – JAN

Temperate:  SEP – FEB

Sub – Tropical: AUG – MAR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: AUG – FEB

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5-7.5

Well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 1.5-2cm deep- keep moist.

Plant 60cm apart.

Frost tender.

Full sun.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

44 – 64 Days

APPROX 10 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY