The Health Benefits of Zucchini: Zucchini is high in Vitamin C and lutein, so it is excellent for the eyes and helps to reduce bruising. It is very low in calories but does have some fiber and protein. That makes it a good "diet" food and can help keep the colon healthy. Its levels of Vitamin A, folate and potassium make it heart healthy as well. Zucchini contains good amounts of folate, potassium, and vitamin A, all of which have been linked with cancer prevention. Some research has been done that shows eating zucchini may assist in lowering BHP levels in men, a factor in maintaining a healthy prostate.

• Heirloom Summer Squash ZUCCHINI Black Beauty✯50 SEEDS✯ Vigorous✯HIGH YIELDS
• 60 days. Warm weather crops. Vigorous bush type plant produces high yields of straight dark green zucchini squash. The outer surface is very smooth. Best when harvested when squash is 8" (20cm) long.
• Harvest these summer squash continually in order to keep the plant producing. This is an improved variety over the old Black Zucchini. Try dipping blossoms in a beer batter and deep fry for a treat. A summer squash variety. Bush type plant is suitable for smaller gardens. .
• SEED SOWING: Soil germination temperature 75F-90F. Direct sow outside after danger of all frosts and during warm temperatures. Sow seed 1/2"-1" deep, 3-5 seeds per hill and 3 feet distance between hills. Germination is 10-15 days depending upon growing conditions.

Heirloom Summer Squash ZUCCHINI Black Beauty✯50 SEEDS✯ Vigorous✯HIGH YIELDS