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- Days to maturity
- 40–50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Milano Black is an early zucchini with skin so dark green it looks nearly black. The dwarf vines suit small beds and containers, and the fruit are best picked at about 8 inches.
Milano Black traits
- Nearly black-skinned fruit
- Dwarf, space-saving vines
- Early season
- Best at 8 inches
Good for
- Containers and small beds
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Black this page | 40–50 days | — | — |
| Alexandria | 40–50 days | Bush | — |
| Basima | 40 days | — | — |
| Condor | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Daize | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Eight Ball | 40–55 days | Bush | — |
| Ishtar | 40–45 days | — | — |
Milano Black FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Milano Black?
Milano Black is an early zucchini with skin so dark green it looks nearly black. The dwarf vines suit small beds and containers, and the fruit are best picked at about 8 inches.
How many days to maturity is Milano Black?
Milano Black is listed at 40–50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Milano Black compare with other zucchini varieties?
Milano Black: 40–50 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Alexandria (40–50 days), Basima (40 days), Condor (40–45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Milano Black good for?
Milano Black is grown for containers and small beds, 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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