Zucchini Black Beauty – MIg

Description

Black Beauty Zucchini is a classic heirloom variety prized for its glossy, dark green fruits, tender flesh, and mild, delicate flavor. The cylindrical fruits typically grow 15–20 cm long and are perfect for grilling, roasting, sautéing, stuffing, baking, soups, and fresh salads. This vigorous, high-yielding variety produces continuously throughout the season and performs exceptionally well during the UAE’s growing seasons.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Direct sow seeds in September and again in late February for the best harvests.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 5–10 days.
• Spacing: Space plants 60–90 cm apart, with 90–120 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit production, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks. Increase potassium during flowering to encourage abundant fruit production.
• Harvest: Harvest fruits in approximately 45–55 days, when they are 15–20 cm long, glossy, and tender.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest regularly using a clean knife or pruners to encourage continuous production and prevent fruits from becoming oversized.