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- Days to maturity
- 50–55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Eel is a dark green zucchini grown on vines rather than a tight bush. Cut the fruit at 5 to 8 inches long; beyond that they lose tenderness quickly, as most zucchini do.
Black Eel traits
- Dark green fruit
- Harvest at 5 to 8 inches
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Eel this page | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Albarello of Sarzana | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Ambassador | 50 days | — | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Black Zucchini | 50 days | — | — |
| Born Free | 50 days | — | — |
| Burpee Hybrid | 50 days | — | — |
Black Eel FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Black Eel?
Black Eel is a dark green zucchini grown on vines rather than a tight bush. Cut the fruit at 5 to 8 inches long; beyond that they lose tenderness quickly, as most zucchini do.
How many days to maturity is Black Eel?
Black Eel is listed at 50–55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Black Eel compare with other zucchini varieties?
Black Eel: 50–55 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Albarello of Sarzana (50–55 days), Ambassador (50 days), Black Magic (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Eel good for?
Black Eel is grown for fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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