Zucchini Blackjack Seeds

Zucchini Blackjack
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

The most prolific and famed variety with very dark green fruit. Harvest regularly when about 15cm (6in) long to encourage higher yields. Keep well watered and feed regularly.

How To Grow

Sow 12mm (half-inch) deep, direct in final position. Sow 3 or 4 seeds in clumps, later thinning to the two strongest seedlings. Allow 100cm (3ft) between rows and space plants 90cm (3ft) apart. Keep the plants well watered and prepare the soil well by adding organic material and a complete fertiliser.

When To Plant
Spring and Summer.

Harvest
8 weeks

Sow
Spring, Summer

Important Note
These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour.