Heirloom and open-pollinated variety ensures reliable, true-to-type harvests for gardeners
Cylindrical, smooth, dark green fruit offers superior texture and appearance for fresh eating
60-day harvest time allows for quick, edible squash before it becomes too large
3 to 4 foot tall bushes provide ample space for easy harvesting and fruit visibility
Organic certification supports sustainable and chemical-free gardening
Summarized by Shop
Cucurbita pepo 60 days. 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.
Cultivar Type
Heirloom, Open-pollinated
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Fruit Size at Harvest
6-8 inches
Fruit Shape
Cylindrical
Sunlight
Full sun
Watering Needs
Regular outdoor watering
Summarized by Shop
4.3
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Great classic zuchini
This zucchini has been great so far. Got really solid germination using a heating mat and superb early season growth. Already harvest a zucchini every other day from 4 plants, planted late May.
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Nathan · July 13, 2026
Love this zucchini!
I was looking for an open pollinated zucchini and have definitely found it! Good germination and kept us and my neighbors well supplied throughout the summer. I would definitely recommend.
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Ann · January 18, 2026
Black Beauty Zucchini
The plants were planted the day after they were delivered. The plants were planted intermixed with corn in a raised bed planter. The squash plants got white mold. I cut off and disposed of the affected leaves. There are a couple of blossoms on the plant that start a fruit then just rot. Really disappointed. Who can't grow zucchini? What should I do to get it to blossom and then develop fruit?