Summer Squash: Cucurbita pepo, 'Black Eel'
Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo, 'Black Eel'
Common name: zucchini
also known as (Summer Squash)
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at a glance
| Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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| Zones: | 1a thru 11a |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
annual
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| Attributes: |
edible |
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description for "Summer Squash: Cucurbita pepo, 'Black Eel'"
Cucurbita pepo 'Black Eel' is an open-pollinated selection that comes to us from the Eel River Valley. A high quality zucchini, 'Eel' is cylindrical, deep dark-green, nearly black with faint specks. Produces tender shiny fruits which have a rich, nutty flavor when picked between 4-7" long. Also features open-growth habit Planting depth: 1 inch. Days to germination: 7-10 days. 50-55 days to maturity.
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