"When it comes to squash varieties, there are way too many to count. This delicious fruit is one of the longest cultivated food plants, with a storied history that dates back over 8,000 years. This is when the first evidence of its cultivation was found, with origins among the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It wasn't until the 1500s that Europeans mentioned squash in their writings."
"Zucchini is a great option for just about any farm, and 'Black Beauty' is exceptional. With roughly two-foot-tall bushes, it fits into large and small-scale operations. It takes 55 days to go from seed to zucchini, all of which are good for recipes of all kinds. This heirloom hails back to the 1920s and was an All-America Selections winner in 1957. Pick the zuccs when they reach six to eight inches long for the best, most tender eating."
Squash has been cultivated for over 8,000 years, originating with indigenous peoples of the Americas. European accounts began in the 1500s. Ease of growth and frequent cross-breeding have produced countless cultivars, and breeding can continue as long as gardeners avoid toxic squash syndrome. Cultivar selection should consider market demand and local climate to meet seasonal gardening needs. Squash suits fall, summer, and spring gardens. Summer squashes mature quickly and have soft skins. 'Black Beauty' zucchini produces on two-foot bushes, yields in about 55 days, and is tender at six to eight inches. 'Cosmos' is a productive, cylindrical yellow variety with similar maturity and compact habit.
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