Total Number of seeds: 10
Experience the richness of deep-colored, nutrient-packed zucchini with our Zucchini Black Long Hybrid F1 Seeds. This hybrid variety features smooth, glossy black skin and the classic zucchini shape — perfect for Indian home gardens and professional cultivation. With high productivity, early maturity, and great disease tolerance, it is ideal for terrace gardens, organic farms, and commercial fields alike.
Whether you’re a home gardener or a commercial grower, this black-skinned zucchini offers attractive fruits, excellent shelf life, and adaptability to all Indian seasons. Its crisp texture, tender white flesh, and versatility in cooking make it a premium choice for those looking to grow unique zucchini varieties.
Type of Seed: F1 Hybrid, Non-GMO
Germination Time: 5–8 days
Sunlight Requirements: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Where to Grow: Pots, Grow Bags, Kitchen Gardens, Open Fields
Growing Season: Kharif, Rabi, and Summer (All-season adaptable)
Seed Sowing Depth: 1.5 cm
Ideal Climate: Warm and moderately humid
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet (bushy vines)
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: High – prefers compost-rich soil
Life Span: 100–120 days
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20°C – 32°C
Harvesting Time: 45–50 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Low to Moderate
Watering Frequency: Every alternate day or when soil feels dry
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 18x18 inch or larger
Zucchini Black Long can be sown year-round, but it performs best in spring and early summer (Feb–June). In southern India, it thrives even in monsoon or winter seasons, provided there is enough sun.
Use a large grow bag (minimum 18 inches deep) and fill it with well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost. Sow 2–3 seeds, retain the healthiest seedling, and water consistently. The black zucchini plant grows bushy, and requires good sunlight and space to spread.
Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 6 hours
Sowing: Sow directly in soil or nursery trays
Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Germination: 5–8 days under optimal conditions
Transplanting: After 2 weeks, if started in nursery
Sunlight: Needs at least 6–8 hours of sun
Soil: Well-drained, compost-rich loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.5
Fertilization: Use organic compost and diluted cow dung slurry weekly
Pruning: Remove older leaves to enhance fruit quality
Spacing & Support: Space plants at least 2 feet apart
Pest Control: Spray neem oil weekly to deter aphids & mites
Disease Prevention: Avoid water logging; ensure morning sunlight
Mulching: Use straw or dried leaves to retain soil moisture
Harvesting: Pick when fruits are 6–8 inches long with glossy skin
Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers: When the plants start flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers. This helps the plants produce more High Yield
Use Organic Fertilizers: Feed your plants with organic fertilizers like vermicompost or cow manure.
Regular Feeding: Apply fertilizers at regular intervals, ideally every 20-25 day
🌱 Unique Appearance: Glossy, dark black skin with creamy white flesh
💪 High Yield: Prolific fruiting from each plant
🍳 Multi-Culinary Use: Perfect for fries, baking, stir-fries & salads
🐝 Attracts Pollinators: Large yellow blooms attract bees
🧺 Great Shelf Life: Lasts long after harvest if stored in cool places
♻️ Low Maintenance: Easy to grow in pots and open ground
Health-Rich: High in antioxidants, vitamin A, potassium & fiber
Weight Management: Low in calories, ideal for low-carb diets
Culinary Flexibility: Can be roasted, sautéed, stuffed, or spiralized
Child-Friendly: Mild flavor ideal for kids' meals
Organic Grower's Favorite: Performs well with natural fertilizers
Avoid overwatering to prevent powdery mildew
Rotate crops every season to prevent soil diseases
Use gloves while harvesting to avoid skin irritation from leaves
Do not let fruits overgrow; harvest early for best flavor and texture
Powdery Mildew: Spray with diluted milk or neem solution
Aphids: Neem oil + soap water spray every 7–10 days
Low Yield: Ensure pollination by hand or natural pollinators
Fruit Rot: Avoid water splashing; mulch base to prevent splashback
Yellow Leaves: Add compost or banana peel tea to boost potassium
Zucchini, Black Summer Squash, Courgette, काली तुरई, കറുത്ത സുക്കിനി, काळा सुकिनी, কাঁচা কুমড়া, Zukini, Zukini Long Black
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Aman G
Leaves strong aur dark green dikh rahe hain.
Harpreet O
1-2 fruit pehle aate hain phir rapid growth hoti hai.
Priya C
Regular watering aur thoda care se kaafi acha result aaya.
Pinki E
Balkoni garden mein bhi grow kiya, kaafi space friendly hai.
Nidhi Y
Fruits ekdum uniform shape mein aa rahe hain.
Tanvi U
Kitchen garden ke liye ideal variety hai.
Javed I
Morning sunlight aur moist soil mein perfect grow karta hai.
Armaan S
Daily watering aur sunlight se plants strong ho rahe hain.
Rajeev W
Pollination ke baad within days fruiting start ho gaya.
Nazia Q
Organic compost ke sath mix karke use kiya tha.