Zucchini Seeds (Black Beauty)
Zucchini Seeds (Black Beauty)
This popular variety of Zucchini produces glossy, dark green fruits with tender flesh and a rich flavor, perfect for grilling, sautéing, baking, and more. Known for its high yield and vigorous growth, Black Beauty Zucchini thrives in garden beds and containers alike. Easy to grow and quick to mature, it ensures a bountiful harvest throughout the season. Ideal for home gardeners promising a steady supply of fresh, home-grown zucchini.
Variety Information
Variety Information
Botanical Name: CUCURBITA PEPO
Seeds Per Packet: 10
Exposure: Part or Full Sun, mosit well drained soil.
Plant Dimensions: Plant is quite compact however, fruit is best picked when it is 15-20cm.
Variety Info: Direct sow seed 20mm deep, 70-75cm spacing between. 90-100cm spacing between rows.
Attributes: Good for Containers and Garden beds. Quick growing and picking regularly encourages more fruit. Is susceptible to mildews.
When to Plant
When to Plant
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Cool | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||
Temperate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||||||
Sub-Tropical | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
Tropical | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Arid | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I store my seed?
A common mistake is leaving seeds in a hot, metal garden shed becuase seed germination rates are significantly impacted by temperature and moisture. Exposure to a few days of 40-degree heat can severely reduce their viability. To preserve their quality, store your seeds indoors in a dry, cool cupboard, away from heat and moisture. This will help ensure they remain viable for planting when you're ready.
Are the seeds Genetically Modified (GMO)?
No. GMO seeds are only used by large scale farms and aren’t available to the general public. None of our seeds are GMO.
Are the seeds organic?
Certified organic seeds are quite limited in Australia. While some suppliers may claim to sell only organic seeds, it's important to verify their certification. If in doubt, always ask for proof of certification.
Our seeds are not certified organic, but we don't believe this impacts the quality of the vegetables grown from them. We use organic methods for our garden with these seeds and have no concerns using them.
How many seeds in each packet?
It depends on the variety. We have included how many seeds in individual varieties under each Variety Information tab above. The number of seeds in a packet are based on how we grow and eat veggies. For instance, 20 swiss chard seeds may not sound like much but it produces a LOT of swiss chard so for a normal family, you wouldn't plant all 20 at once, giving you Swiss Chard in the seasons to come.
How much food can I grow with these seed?
A LOT! When we were starting out, we definately over sowed our seeds and produced way more food than we could consume. The good thing was, our neighbours and friends also enjoyed our spoils.
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