Black Beauty Summer Squash Seeds

50 open-pollinated, non-gmo, pesticide-free, and heirloom black beauty summer squash seeds (Cucurbita pepo) per packet. Productive and popular summer squash. Grows on upright plants so good to plant with corn or a stake. Produce 8 in long and 2 in wide fruit. Great flavor for cooking and grilling. Best to direct sow 0.5 in deep after last frost when soil reaches 65-70F. Sow in rich soil and full sun. Place 18 in apart in small mounds. Keep soil evenly moist but don’t get leaves wet. Once vines develop, apply mulch. Protect seedlings if temps drop below 65F. Not frost tolerant. Plant with corn and beans or provide a stake/trellis. Ready to harvest in 55 days. Pick when 4-5 in long every day or two. Store in fridge. Save seeds that sink in water and dry for 2 weeks.