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Zucchinis like a sunny, sheltered position and rich soil. Ideal for the garden or pots. Black Beauty is a very tasty variety either as a hot vegetable or fried in butter. Produces heavy crops of very dark green fruits.
When to plant: Spring and Summer How to grow: Sow 12mm (half-inch) deep direct in final position. Sow 2-3 seeds in clumps, later thinning to the two strongest seedlings. Allow 90cm (3ft) between rows and between plants. Keep the plants well watered and prepare soil well by adding organic material and a complete fertiliser. Harvest: 8 weeks
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