{"product_id":"seed-savers-black-beauty-zucchini-squash-organic","title":"Seed Savers Black Beauty Zucchini Squash (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1957 All America Selections winner developed by John Scarchuk at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Compact everbearing bush plants are loaded with glossy green-black fruits with firm white flesh. Best eaten when under 8\" long. Excellent variety for freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest-selling summer squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy, green-black skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest when eaten under 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent variety for freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSautéing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare your squash, rinse the exterior and then cut in half and remove the seeds before baking, roasting, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter squash can be pureed and sweetened as an addition to breads, muffins, cakes and pies. Diced and roasted squash can be tossed in warm salads of grains and nuts or with sautéed kale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer squash are best eaten when they are small and the seeds are immature. Sliced thinly, summer squash are used in gratins and savory pies or sautéed or breaded and fried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sow seeds outdoors in 12\" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Seed: 1\" Deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin: To 3-4 Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seed Savers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48678608765151,"sku":"1303A-P20","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/3110\/7693\/files\/1303-1-black-beauty-zucchini-squash-organic.avif?v=1774389233","url":"https:\/\/market.coppercreeklandscapes.com\/products\/seed-savers-black-beauty-zucchini-squash-organic","provider":"Copper Creek Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}