The classic choice for zucchini lovers, Zucchini Blackjack sets the standard for easy results. Famously productive, with glossy, very dark green fruit produced on compact, vigorous plants. Delicious steamed, fried or baked, added to mouth-watering fritters and quiches, or shaved into elegant ribbons for salads and pasta dishes.
For early sowing, raise in pots of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix in a well-lit, protected spot. Transplant after 2-4 weeks. For direct sowing press 3-4 seeds into the centre of a shallow depression (so that water is directed to plant roots) on top of a raised mound of moist soil 70cm apart. Later thin to the two strongest plants.
Harvest when zucchinis are about 15cm long, to encourage higher yields. Keep well mulched. Germination 6 - 10 days | Maturity 6 - 8 weeks
