PRODUCT DETAILS
'Black Beauty' is more than a story of love, fate, and horses. It is also an heirloom variety of summer squash that is prized for its creamy flesh and dark green skin. 'Black Beauty' is a reliable, hardy, and productive plant that fruits early and will continue to produce for many months. Flowers are a culinary favourite and are often cut and stuffed.
When to Plant
Zone 1: October–December
Zone 2: September–December
Zone 3: August–February
Zone 4: February–September
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Soil Your soil should be free- draining and moderately fertile, so add compost before planting. It will tolerate a number of soil types.
Soil pH Level 6.5–7.0
Position Full sun with plenty of room to move. Position on the edge of your growing space, allowing it to creep away from your growing space.
How to Plant Sow the seeds directly into the patch once daytime temperatures are regularly more than 20 degrees, otherwise propagate in a mini greenhouse and transplant. Zucchinis are more suitable for an in ground veggie patch.
Spacing 1.2 m
Depth 2-4cm
Companion Plants Sweetcorn
Approximate no. of seeds 14
Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
You can choose between a refund, exchange or credit when goods are faulty, have been wrongly described, are different to the product purchased on the website or don’t perform as advertised. Please read all product descriptions and choose carefully as we do not normally give refunds if you change your mind or make a wrong decision when ordering. But we are humans, so of course we will consider any request on its merit.
Shipping
As a guide only, express orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days, while standard orders are dispatched within 2-3 business days from placing an order. In the event that an item is not available we will notify you – via email, text or phone call – to arrange an agreeable alternative or a full refund. Veggie crate orders are typically fulfilled within 7-10 days, however it is best to check before you purchase.
We send seed packet only orders under $50 via Australia Post envelope post, so we recommend choosing express postage if you are in a hurry. For all seed packet only orders $50 or over, there is free express shipping.