Description This variety of zucchini has shiny and dark green skin that looks black in color hence it is called black beauty. They are slender, long and about 8-12 inches long; zucchini is tasty, with a mild flavor and smooth texture when it is small in size but they will be delicious whenever you pick them. Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Sowing season: Mid-spring to Summer Seeds sowing depth: 0.5-1 inch Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Germination temperature: 21-30°C Harvesting: 55-60 days from sowing seeds Plant vigor: Strong plant with long internodes Water – As zucchini (Green) is a vine plant that needs 1 inch of daily water and the soil should be moist but avoid over watering. Soil – Use well-drained and fertile soil with 6.0 to 7.5 ph for planting zucchini. Sun – Zucchini require 6-8 hours of full sun every day. Temperature – Zucchini plant grows fast in temperatures between 15-32℃. Common pests – Cucumber beetles, and squash bugs are the common pests found in zucchini. Bacterial wilt and blossom end rot and powdery mildew make foliage white, stunted, and wilted. Use neem oil to avoid these insects and pests.