Black Beauty Green Zucchini - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The classic courgette: productive and tasty!

The Black Beauty Green Zucchini is a classic variety producing glossy, dark green, cylindrical fruits measuring 15-20 cm. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this zucchini offers tender white flesh and a mild flavor. It matures in 45-55 days and produces compact, bushy plants reaching 60-90 cm in height. It yields abundantly and continuously throughout the summer. Harvest young (15-20 cm) for best flavor and texture. A must-have in the Quebec vegetable garden.

Why choose the Black Beauty Courgette from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Very productive – Continuous harvest all summer long

✅ Fast maturation – only 45-55 days

✅ Compact plants – Ideal for small gardens

✅ Mild flavor – Versatile in the kitchen

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden after the last frost when the soil temperature reaches 18°C ​​(early June). Full sun, rich, well-drained soil. Space 60-90 cm apart. Maturity: 45-55 days. Harvest: July-September. Harvest regularly to encourage production.

Producer's advice

💚 Harvesting young (15-20 cm) = best flavor

🥒 Daily harvest during peak season

☀️ Flowers are also edible (stuffed)

💧 Regular watering = continuous production

Culinary uses

Black Beauty zucchini is perfect grilled, sautéed, in ratatouille, zucchini bread, zoodles, stuffed, and au gratin. Its versatility and mild flavor make it a must-have vegetable. It's so abundant that we share some with the neighbors!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 3-4 weeks before the last frost (May)
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Depth: 2-3 cm
• Individual pots (doesn't like transplanting)
• Acclimate gradually before planting

Direct seeding:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Floor heated to a minimum of 18°C
• Depth: 2-3 cm
• Spacing: 60-90 cm
• Groups of 2-3 seeds (thin out as much as possible)

Plantation:

• Full sun (minimum 8 hours)
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Enrich generously with compost
• Spacing: 60-90 cm
• Mulch is recommended (it retains moisture).

Interview :

• Regular and constant watering
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks
• Harvest regularly (stimulates production)
• Watch for powdery mildew and stink bugs.
• Remove diseased leaves

Harvest :

• 45-55 days after sowing
• July-September in Quebec
• Signs of maturity:
  • Fruits 15-20 cm (best flavor)
  • Shiny and firm skin
• Harvest before they get too big
• Harvest every 1-2 days during peak season
• Very abundant production
• Continue until the first frost.

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Perfectly suited for zone 4b

✅ Rapid maturation (45-55 days)

✅ Production continues throughout the summer

✅ Variety successfully tested in Quebec

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Black Beauty green zucchini
• Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
• Type: Annual, bushy
• Maturity: 45-55 days
• Plant height: 60-90 cm (compact)
• Fruit length: 15-20 cm (optimal harvest)
• Shape: Cylindrical
• Colour: Glossy dark green (exterior), white (flesh)
• Flesh: Tender and soft
• Spacing: 60-90 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 🔥 Grilled – BBQ Slices
• 🍳 Sautéed – Garlic and olive oil
• 🍲 Ratatouille – A Provençal classic
• 🍞 Zucchini bread – Soft and tasty
• 🍝 Spirals (zoodles) – Pasta alternative
• 🫔 Stuffed – Meat and cheese
• 🧀 Gratiné – Béchamel and cheese
• 🥗 Raw in salads – Ribbons or grated

Preparation :

• Wash, do not peel (delicate skin)
• Slice, dice, or spiralize
• Quick cooking time (5-10 min)
• Flowers that are also edible

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 5-7 days (perforated bag)
• Best when fresh, just picked
• Freezing: blanch beforehand (diced or sliced)
• Can also be marinated or dehydrated
• Harvest regularly (do not let them grow too large)