Tender Delicious Zucchini - Grow prolific Black Beauty Zucchini plants from these heirloom, open-pollinated seeds. This popular summer squash variety was an All-America Selections winner in 1957 for its abundant production of straight dark green zucchini with firm white flesh. The blossoms are also edible and can be stuffed for a delicious summer treat. Productive Plants - In USDA Zones 3-12, sow seeds directly outdoors at a depth of 1" in a sunny spot once the soil has warmed to 65° to 75° F in hills spaced 18”-24” apart. Germinates in 7-10 days. The compact vines reach 3-4' across and 2' tall and mature in 45-55 days. Harvest squash at 6-8” for best quality. Each pack contains approximately 21-27 seeds. Sustainable Living - Vegetable gardening is an essential foundation of a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Home-grown fruits and vegetables are generally more flavorful and nutritious than store-bought. Black Beauty is a popular choice for homesteads and survival gardens because it is so versatile. It thrives in outdoor container gardens, planted directly in the ground, and indoor hydroponic systems. The Info You Need to Grow - These non-perishable seeds are packed in a beautiful paper packet with instructions for successful growing and germination in your home garden. Each package also has instructions for saving seeds after harvest. Getting started is simple for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Small American Family-Owned Business - We’re committed to always providing fresh, high-quality seeds for you to plant now or to store for future growing seasons. We pledge to sell only safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds that are always open-pollinated, untreated, and tested to ensure the best germination rates. They will remain viable for years if stored properly in a cool dry location. Each packet contains the seeds you need to grow your own Black Beauty Zucchini vines. This summer squash is ideal for planting in your home vegetable garden outdoors. This easy-growing veggie is highly productive and extremely reliable, a prime choice for novice gardeners. Make friends with your neighbors by sharing the abundance, whether by sharing the vegetables you picked live from the garden that morning or bake them delicious zucchini bread! Zucchini is also wonderful as a cobbler, a salad vegetable, fried, sauteed, and in many other dishes. Freeze your excess or dehydrate it for long-term storage. At Survival Garden Seeds, we choose the best open-pollinated, heirloom, untreated, and non-GMO seed varieties with proven reliability and productivity. We understand the importance of sourcing seeds that can be grown across the USA, in almost any USDA hardiness zone. Whenever there are any special needs your seeds or plants will need to germinate and thrive, we want you to have all the information you need to succeed. That’s why our seed packets include instructions with germination time, temperature, light needs, seed saving, and other details for successful growing to help a beginner or novice get started growing their garden with our well-rounded assortment of seeds for growing many flower, herb, fruit, grain, cover crop, microgreen, and vegetable plants.