Squash Summer Black Beauty

Zucchini is one vegetable that just won't quit! This highly productive bush-type heirloom from the 1920s takes up little garden space. Dark green, shiny fruits with tender skin are very versatile in the kitchen. Can be steamed, sautéed, added to soups, omelets, and breads, made into relish, and eaten raw in salads or with dip. See inside of packet for zucchini relish recipe. 'Black Beauty' is a 1957 All-America Selections award winner.

Days to Maturity: 55 daysFamily: CucurbitaceaeType: Zucchini, Bush Squash, Summer Squash Native: North AmericaHardiness: Frost-sensitive annualExposure: Full sunPlant Dimensions: Compact vines form a 2' tall by 3'–4' bush-type plant.Variety Info: Best picked at 6"–8" long, has very dark green, shiny thin skin with creamy white interior, introduced to the U.S. in the 1920s.Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers