Type
classic green zucchini
Zucchini variety
Black Beauty Zucchini
A long-standing favorite with dark green cylindrical fruit and dependable productivity. Plants are vigorous and widely adapted.
Days to maturity
50 to 55
Best for
all-purpose summer harvests
About Black Beauty
Black Beauty is a classic open-pollinated heirloom prized for its very dark, glossy green skin that is nearly black, with creamy white, fine-grained flesh and a mild, tender flavor. It grows on a compact bush plant and remains one of the most widely grown standard zucchini in American home gardens.
Growing Black Beauty Zucchini
Give plants about 2 to 3 feet of space in full sun; the bush habit needs no trellis. Pick fruit young at 6 to 8 inches for the best texture, since oversized fruit turns seedy and the skin toughens. Harvest every day or two during peak season to keep the plant producing.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all zucchini, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.