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Zucchini
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameBlack Beauty, Costata Romanesco

“Popular choices among New Zealand gardeners include Black Beauty, a classic dark green variety known for its rich flavor and high yield, and Costata Romanesco” — Optimal Zucchini Growing Conditions: Soil, Sunlight & Water - My Garden Google Reviews

Days to germination10–14 days

“Seeds take 10-14 days to germinate” — Zucchini Growth Stages: How Fast Does Zucchini Grow?

Days to maturity47.5–65 days

“A zucchini seed takes 50 to 60 days to sprout, grow, develop, and produce its first fruit” — Zucchini Growth Stages: How Fast Does Zucchini Grow? and 3 more

WaterKeep seeds warm and moist

“Keep seeds warm and moist” — Zucchini Growth Stages: How Fast Does Zucchini Grow? and 1 more

Hardiness zonesNew Zealand’s diverse climates

“familiarize yourself with the various zucchini varieties that thrive in New Zealand’s diverse climates” — Optimal Zucchini Growing Conditions: Soil, Sunlight & Water - My Garden Google Reviews

Height6–8 in

“Most zucchini taste best when they’re 6 to 8 inches long.” — How Long Does Zucchini Take To Harvest - Our Wild Garden

Propagationseed

“Sow seeds outdoors (recommended)” — Zucchini Growth Stages: How Fast Does Zucchini Grow? and 1 more

Ready when6 to 10-inch-long fruits

“Harvest 6 to 10-inch-long fruits” — Zucchini Growth Stages: How Fast Does Zucchini Grow?

Edible partsfruits

“Fruits are ready within 3 to 8 days after flowering” — Zucchini Growth Stages: How Fast Does Zucchini Grow?

Pestssquash bugs

“And don’t forget to watch for pests like squash bugs, which can slow growth and reduce your yield.” — How Long Does Zucchini Take To Harvest - Our Wild Garden

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