{"product_id":"squash-black-beauty","title":"Zucchini - Black Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty is a popular, high-yielding, heirloom summer squash (introduced in the 1920s) featuring compact, 2–3 ft bush-type plants. It produces straight, glossy, dark green-to-black fruits with tender, creamy white flesh, best harvested at 6–8 inches. This fast-growing variety thrives in full sun, maturing in 50–60 days. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics and Growth Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright, and bushy, making it ideal for small gardens, raised beds, and container gardening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Description: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlender, cylindrical, and slightly ridged fruits, with skin so dark it appears black, turning greenish-black at full maturity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best picked when 6–8 inches long while tender. If left too long, they can become quite large, but remain good for cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield: \u003c\/strong\u003eHighly productive; frequent harvesting encourages continuous, prolific production throughout the season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture: \u003c\/strong\u003eTender, firm, and creamy white flesh with a mild, delicate, and slightly sweet flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely versatile for cooking, including grilling, baking, sautéing, and, when young, raw in salads.\u003cbr\u003eHistory: An All-America Selections winner in 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garage Gardener","offers":[{"title":"4.33\" Pot","offer_id":47374821523619,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/8847\/4019\/files\/blackbeauty_b66439ec-50d2-4545-8e5b-1551d69787aa.jpg?v=1772303569","url":"https:\/\/thegaragegardenerguy.com\/products\/squash-black-beauty","provider":"The Garage Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}