{"product_id":"zucchini-black-beauty-heirloom-seeds","title":"Zucchini 'Black Beauty' Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty' is more than a story of love, fate, and horses. It is also an heirloom variety of summer squash that is prized for its creamy flesh and dark green skin. 'Black Beauty' is a reliable, hardy, and productive plant that fruits early and will continue to produce for many months. Flowers are a culinary favourite and are often cut and stuffed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen to Plant\u003cbr\u003e\nZone 1: October–December\u003cbr\u003e\nZone 2: September–December\u003cbr\u003e\nZone 3: August–February\u003cbr\u003e\nZone 4: February–September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor zone map CLICK HERE\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil Your soil should be free- draining and moderately fertile, so add compost before planting. It will tolerate a number of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil pH Level 6.5–7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition Full sun with plenty of room to move. Position on the edge of your growing space, allowing it to creep away from your growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow to Plant Sow the seeds directly into the patch once daytime temperatures are regularly more than 20 degrees, otherwise propagate in a mini greenhouse and transplant. Zucchini are more suitable for an in ground veggie patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing 1.2 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepth 2-4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompanion Plants Sweetcorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate no. of seeds  14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Veggie Patch Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67859148702000,"sku":"9326889000605","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2237\/4345\/files\/1629287860712c30e870d4f4dbdaccd6f3daecc2ec1292343045d8410c1e9486.jpg?v=1790511093","url":"https:\/\/phillipandlea.com.au\/products\/zucchini-black-beauty-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Phillip \u0026 Lea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}