Black Beauty Zucchini stands as an All-American Selections award winner, representing decades of refinement in squash breeding. The fruits develop a striking dark-green coloration that deepens to near-black at peak maturity, signaling optimal harvest timing and maximum flavor concentration. This heirloom variety combines organic and non-GMO certification with exceptional culinary performance—the flesh remains tender with a delicate, slightly sweet profile and notably small seed cavities that minimize waste and improve texture consistency. The plant architecture reflects thoughtful breeding for practical home gardening. Semi-spineless stems reduce hand injuries during harvest, while the semi-upright, open-canopy growth habit facilitates air circulation, simplifies pruning, and enables quick fruit location. This structural efficiency translates to reduced disease pressure and faster picking cycles, particularly valuable during peak production periods when daily harvesting becomes necessary. Culinary versatility distinguishes Black Beauty from commodity zucchini. The tender flesh performs exceptionally well across preparation methods—grilling develops caramelized exterior notes while preserving interior moisture, sautéing highlights the delicate flavor without mushiness, and raw applications showcase the crisp texture in salads and slaws. The prolific production typical of this variety ensures abundant harvests throughout the season, rewarding gardeners with consistent yields of premium-quality fruit. Each packet of 25 seeds provides ample opportunity for succession planting, preservation projects, and seed-saving initiatives while maintaining the genetic integrity that defines true heirloom cultivation.

Why Choose Black Beauty Zucchini?

• Award-Winning Variety: Recognized as an All-American Selections winner for superior performance.
• Dark-Green Fruits: Turns black-green as the fruit matures, with tender white flesh.
• Easy Harvesting: Semi-spineless and upright plants with open growth habit.
• Heirloom Quality: Reliable flavor and consistent growth passed down for over 75 years.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for best results.
• Spacing: Sow seeds 1 inch deep, spaced 24–36 inches apart.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Harvest Time: Ready to harvest in approximately 50 days.

Special Features

• High Germination Rate: 80% or better for a reliable crop.
• Open-Pollinated: Seeds will reproduce themselves season after season.
• Organically grown by the breeder.

Sustainability You Can Trust

• Non-GMO Seeds: Grown naturally for sustainable gardening.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging: Reusable, recyclable, and climate-friendly materials.
• Freshly Packed: Prepared for the current growing season with high germination rates next year as well.

Why Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Passed down for over 75 years, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Freshly Packed: Prepared for the current and next growing season with high germination rates.
  

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Order today and add this productive, award-winning zucchini variety to your garden for a reliable harvest of flavorful fruits.