Description

‘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.

Soil
Prepare your soil so that it is free draining and moderately fertile. It will tolerate a number of soil types. Add compost as part of your preparation.

Position
Full sun. Can be staked to keep off ground.

How to Plant
Sow directly into the patch. The best technique is to sow the seed, at 2-3cm in depth, directly to small mounds of compost that will ensure adequate nutrition and drainage. Keep well watered up until germination.

Spacing 1m

Companion Plants
Sweet Corn, Beans

**Please note seeds are not available for shipping to WA**