Black Beauty Zucchini is a classic, highly productive summer squash featuring dark glossy-green skin (turning near black when mature) and creamy white flesh.
It takes roughly 45–60 days to mature and produces the best flavor when harvested at 6–8 inches long.
Key Characteristics:
- Appearance: Long, straight, and slender cylindrical fruits. The skin is dark emerald green, often appearing almost black, while the inside is creamy white.
- Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly sweet, and delicate. The texture is tender yet firm.
- Plant Habit: Grows as a compact, bush-type plant that reaches roughly 18 to 24 inches in height
Growing & Harvesting
- Maturity: Reaches harvestable size in about 45 to 60 days from planting.
- Ideal Harvest: Tastes best when picked young and tender, at about 6 to 8 inches in length.
- Yield: Known for heavy yields; frequent harvesting encourages the plant to produce even more squash.
Advantages:
Quick Maturity: Produces fruit within 60 to 70 days from planting, allowing for a fast harvest.
Prolific Producer: The bush-like plants provide a continuous, abundant harvest throughout the summer months and into the fall.
Tender Texture: Features a mild, delicate flavor and firm, creamy flesh that is excellent whether harvested small (6-8 inches) or left slightly larger.
Versatility: Highly adaptable to various dishes; it can be stir-fried, grilled, baked into loaves, or eaten fresh.
No reviews found