Fast-growing heirloom variety with smooth green skin and creamy white flesh.

Growing and consuming your own vegetables is about the best thing you can do for your health, and the health of the planet. We’re thrilled and just a little bit skitey to bring you our very own heritage range of seeds prepared by the good people at Egmont Seeds in Taranaki to thrive in New Zealand growing conditions.

Black Beauty Zucchini

Each packet contains 10 seeds. Store seeds in a cool, dark place.

When to sow: Spring or summer after frost danger has passed. Can be sown earlier indoors or under glass, but germination requires warmth and light.
Where to grow: Warm, sheltered, well-drained site in full sun. Can be sown in trays for transplanting.
How to sow: Sow two seeds 15cm apart, in groups 1 metre apart, or one seed per pot, and cover with 1cm of firmed soil. Lay seed on side when sowing, and do not push into soil.
Care: Keep seedbed evenly moist during germination period.
Ready to eat: Usually in 30-50 days.
Tips: Avoid wetting foliage as this can cause fungal and mildew problems. Gently twist fruit to harvest from plant. Picking mature fruit will increase yields and prolong the fruiting period.