ZUCCHINI: DARK STAR

(CUCURBITA PEPO VAR. CYLINDRICA)

 

A zucchini that’s been bred to be uniform, dark green, with good flavour, is drought resistant & to

produce over a long period on a compact bush. Added bonus, the gorgeous flowers are also edible!

A cross between raven, black beauty, and dark eel – a collaboration

between Organic Seed Alliance & Eel River Farms.

 

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

55 Days

APPROX 7 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY