{"product_id":"black-beauty-summer-squash-seeds-organic","title":"Black Beauty Summer Squash Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty Summer Squash is a widely popular variety prized for its glossy, dark green fruit and notable flavor. Each squash grows to about 6-8 inches long, with tender skin and creamy, mild flesh that is perfect for roasting, grilling, sautéing, or adding to soups and casseroles. Thriving in full sun and rich, well-draining soil, Black Beauty matures in 50-55 days and produces prolifically throughout the summer. Regular harvesting ensures the best flavor and encourages the plant to produce even more fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Beauty Summer Squash is a widely popular variety prized for its glossy, dark green fruit and flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-95°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\"-1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"-18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Black Beauty Summer Squash after the soil has warmed and frost danger has passed, or transplant established seedlings without disturbing their roots more than necessary. Preserve the recorded spacing because broad leaves and vines can occupy more room than young plants suggest. Check soil moisture at root depth and direct water toward the soil. Once fruit develops, inspect plants frequently and harvest at the stage appropriate to summer or winter squash. Use clean cuts to avoid damaging stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty’s versatility in the kitchen makes it a staple for summer meals, while its high yields make it a favorite for home gardeners and market growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistant to common squash diseases and easy to maintain, this variety delivers a reliable harvest of flavorful, tender fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Black Beauty Summer Squash, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/squash-seeds\"\u003eSquash Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":53541784518945,"sku":"SNV8152","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":53541784551713,"sku":"SNV8152B","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/8391\/9393\/files\/organic-squash-summer-black-beauty.jpg?v=1790015671","url":"https:\/\/inkivy.store\/products\/black-beauty-summer-squash-seeds-organic","provider":"Ink \u0026 Ivy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}