Zucchini 'Black Magic'

Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica

How to grow Zucchini 'Black Magic'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Black Magic is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Black Magic needs a soil ph of 5.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Black Magic from seed

Aim to sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.46 feet (45.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Black Magic about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Black Magic

Black Magic is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Black Magic

Misspellings of Zucchini 'Black Magic'

Black Magic Summer Squash, Black Beauty Summer Squash, Calabacin Black Beauty Summer Squash, Calabacin, Calabacita Negra

Other Names for Zucchini 'Black Magic'

Black Beauty, Calabacin Black Beauty, Black Calabacin, Calabacin Negro