Squash Black Beauty
1957 AAS Edible/Vegetable Winner
Squash Black Beauty

This early and prolific heirloom variety has been exceedingly popular for its very dark green skin and creamy white flesh. The fast-growing plants are very easy to grow and will continue to produce abundantly through the summer if picked continuously. Use in soups, salads, and casseroles. Great sliced thin for dips, battered and fried, or in a veggie lasagna. Freezes well. Harvest while skins are still tender; pick really small for baby zucchini.

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Plant Description
Genus:
Cucurbita
Species:
pepo
Common Name:
 Squash
Plant Habit:
Bushy, mounded
Plant Height:
18-24 inches
Fruit Size:
6-8 inches
Breeder:
John Scarchuk
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
3-4 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
48
Light Needs:
Full sun
Container:
Yes
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