Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Black Zucchini'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Menifee, California

Augusta, Georgia

Hampton, Illinois

Vanceburg, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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sun city, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2013 | positive

fast growing tasty prolific

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

These grow fast and yield fast. They're great picked small and grilled.

T
Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

I ordered this seed from "Super Seed.com" and according to their website "345. ZUCCHINI-BLACK (50 days)
Yields aren't as large as ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

I am not a great fan of zucchini. It is popular in this area for stir fry and zucchini bread so I grow several varieties each year. This ...Read More

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