Black Beauty Zuchinni (Copy)

Cucurbita pepo

Growing Zone
  • Height:        12-18 “
  • Width:         48″
  • Spacing:     48″
  • Design Role:

  • Location : Full Sun to part sun
  • Water: Average
  • Fertilizer:  Average
  • Growth Habit: Vining

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Description

Blackish Green Smooth, cylindrical fruit on bush-type, vigorous plants.A great improvement over the old Black Zucchini. The 3-4 foot open bushes let you see the fruit before it becomes giant-sized. Best eaten when 6-8 inches long, the fruit is cylindrical, smooth, dark green, and straight. For a treat, dip blossoms in a beer batter and deep-fry. For a treat, dip blossoms in a beer batter and deep-fry. This popular garden vegetable has a good combination of nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, folate, manganese, and potassium – all important for heart health. Most of these nutrients reside in the skin and the darker the zucchini, the more nutrients, especially beta-carotene and minerals. Like all summer squashes, zucchini are very low in calories and high in water content. Try some squash just lightly steamed rather than fried or in casseroles; you’ll enjoy the maximum of nutrients and retain the low calorie count.