Dark green, nearly black summer squash zucchini. The flesh is firm and white. The fruit is long and thin.
It is an excellent variety for freezing.
Direct sowing. Sow 3-4 seeds per hole. When the plants reach 15 cm, it will be necessary to clear the sowing, leaving the two most vigorous plants spaced 150x100 cm. Harvest 45-65 days.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
| Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
| Harvest |
| Botanical name | Cucurbita pepo |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Germination (in days) | 8-10 |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Planting distance | 150 x 100 cm |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Regular |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !