Cornflower
Zucchinis
Black Beauty - Zucchini
Ref : P2604
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This old variety offers an abundance of elongated fruit, best eaten before they reach over 15 cm in length. Their dark green skin encloses sweet flesh.
WHAT ARE THE
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GREEN MILAN / BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI?
The "Verte de Milan / Black Beauty" variety of zucchini, Cucurbita pepo, has a bushy growth habit and produces elongated, dark-green fruit-vegetables 20-30 cm long. The flowers can also be eaten in salads or fritters.
HOW TO SOW MILAN GREEN / BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI ?
How to sow "Verte de Milan / Black Beauty" zucchinis:
- Sow "Verte de Milan / Black Beauty" zucchinis in pots between March and April, placing 2 to 3 seeds per pot. Transplanting takes place 2 to 3 weeks after sowing in pots. Fibrous roots, caused by sowing zucchini seeds too early, can make it difficult to grow plants in the garden. So it's important to pay attention to the time of sowing. For successful germination of zucchini seeds, keep them at a temperature of 18-20°C, and keep the substrate constantly moist.
- Sow "Verte de Milan / Black Beauty" zucchinis directly in the ground between April and June, in a bright spot and after the last frosts. Prepare holes 2 weeks in advance, filled with compost or organic matter and spaced 1 m apart in all directions, to accommodate the plants or seeds.
HOW TO GROW MILAN GREEN / BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI?
Transplant zucchini plants in a sunny spot in mid-May, spacing them about 1 m apart in all directions. Be sure to water them well. Hoe and weed regularly. Mulch the base of the plant to preserve soil moisture. Water close to the base in summer, without wetting the leaves.
Plant companion plants, such as basil and beans, to help the zucchini flowers develop.
WHEN TO HARVEST MILAN GREEN / BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINIS?
The "Verte de Milan / Black Beauty" zucchini can be harvested between May and October. It's best to harvest them while they're still young. Cut them close to the stem rather than pulling them off. Zucchini flowers are also edible.
HOW TO STORE MILAN GREEN / BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI?
Freezing is an effective way of keeping zucchinis fresh. Simply cook them, then place them in airtight containers to freeze.
WHY DOESN'T MY ZUCCHINI PLANT PRODUCE FLOWERS OR FRUIT?
When a zucchini plant doesn't produce flowers or fruit, there may be several reasons for this.
Zucchini production can be affected by high temperatures. Poor pollination can also prevent fruit formation. To avoid these problems, we recommend growing several zucchini plants together and attracting pollinating insects to ensure good fertilization of the flowers.
HOW TO GROW MILAN GREEN / BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI SEEDS?
Here are the steps for producing zucchini seeds:
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Choose the most beautiful zucchini plant: the one with the earliest fruit, the one with the most fruit, and so on.
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Let the best zucchini from this plant mature on the ground. They will grow and their skin will thicken.
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Wash the seeds to remove all pulp.
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Let the seeds air-dry on absorbent paper or a plate for about a week.
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Store the dried seeds in a paper bag or airtight container away from light and moisture.
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The seeds are now ready to be used for sowing next year. But they can be stored for several years without any problem.
We've put together a Youtube video on zucchini seed extraction.
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Sow in pots at 18-20°C, 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Transplant with the root ball into the ground, after the last frosts, at a distance of 1 m in all directions. For sowing directly in the ground, sow after the last frosts when the soil is well warmed. Sow or transplant in planting holes filled with compost and prepared 2 weeks in advance.
Cucurbita pepo
From 250 to 500 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
Italy
various catalogs from American seed companies
This ancient Italian variety was introduced to the American market in the 1920s. It appeared in the catalogs of various seed companies from 1927 onwards.
