A summer squash borne on dwarf bush vines, yielding a plentiful supply throughout the summer. Fruits are cylindrical, long, smooth, dark-green black; flesh greenish white at eating stage and of good flavor. Heirloom variety.
Culture: Requires very rich soil as squash is a voracious feeder. Sow 6-8 seeds in groups (hills) 3'-4' (90-120 cm) apart. Thin to 2-3 plants per group. Water regularly from time of flowering until fruits ripen.
Harvest: 50-60 days, yield is very good, keep plants picked which promotes more fruit. Best when picked young.
Suggestion: Cook with tomato and onions or by itself smothered in tomato sauce. Can be used to make Zucchini Bread.
- Planting Depth: 1/2"-1" (2-2.5 cm)
- Seeds per Group (Hill): 6-8
- Spacing Between Seeds: 3" (7.5 cm)
- Spacing of Groups (Hills): 3'-4' (90-120 cm)
- Days to Germination: 10-14
- Thin to Plants per Group (Hill): 2-3
- Days to Maturity: 50-60