vegetable variety in zone 8a
Black Beauty Zucchini summer squash in zone 8a
Black Beauty Zucchini · Cucurbita pepo
- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 days
- Days to harvest
- 45 to 60
The verdict
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About Black Beauty Zucchini
Mild, tender, classic dark green zucchini; the home-garden standard. Sauteing, grilling, breads, pasta. Heritage open-pollinated, prolific (almost too prolific).
Critical timing for zone 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Black Beauty Zucchini in adjacent zones
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- Yellow Crookneck
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Black Beauty Zucchini summer squash grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Black Beauty Zucchini is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8b, which includes zone 8a.
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Image: "Cucurbita pepo Vilarromaris Oroso Galiza 2", by Lmbuga, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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