{"product_id":"zucchini-organic-black-beauty","title":"Zucchini - Organic Black Beauty","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZucchini 'Black Beauty'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a classic, highly productive heirloom summer squash variety producing abundant, straight, dark-green to almost black cylindrical fruits. Renowned for its delicate, tender skin, firm white flesh, and mild, buttery flavor, it is an essential warm-season garden staple. Versatile in the kitchen, it is ideal for slicing into stir-fries, roasting, grilling on the BBQ, stuffing, or grating into sweet and savory baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires a warm, sunny location receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sun daily. Thrives in rich, fertile, free-draining soil heavily amended with compost or aged manure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handle seedlings with extreme care—zucchinis have delicate root systems that dislike disturbance. Gently ease the seedling from its cell, keeping the root ball completely intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant at the same depth as the nursery cell, gently mounding the soil slightly around the stem base to encourage drainage. Space plants 80–100 cm apart to accommodate their bushy, wide-spreading foliage and allow good airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water deeply and regularly at the base of the plant to keep the soil consistently moist, especially while setting fruit. Avoid wetting leaves to prevent powdery mildew.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harvest continuously when fruits reach 15–20 cm in length using a sharp knife or secateurs. Frequent harvesting encourages the plant to keep producing new blossoms and fruit over a long season.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Organically Grown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised naturally to ensure strong, chemical-free plants that are safe for your garden and your family.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Root Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully nurtured to develop healthy, vigorous roots for a seamless transplanting transition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Growers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect for garden beds, raised garden beds, or containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbundant Reward:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic, high-yielding red variety that delivers sweet, nostalgic flavour and beautiful spring blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that we do not ship live plants. All orders are for local pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder Online:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure your favorite plants by completing your order right here through our online shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay at Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefer to pay on the day? Simply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oaktreeherbalclinic.com.au\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your wishlist, and we will hold your selection for you to pay at pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind Us Retail\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can't make a pickup time? A curated selection of our organic seedlings is also available to purchase directly at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenlifesoil.com.au\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Green Life Soil Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombine Your Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to add some of our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oaktreeherbalclinic.com.au\/collections\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eherbal products,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e artisan tinctures, or pet botanicals to your order? You are welcome to add any items from across our entire online shop to your seedling cart. We will have everything beautifully packed and ready for you to collect all at once during your pickup window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Biodegradable - 1 Cell","offer_id":40911270051969,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Cell Advanced","offer_id":40911270084737,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/8764\/2241\/files\/Zucchini-BlackBeauty.jpg?v=1788812165","url":"https:\/\/oaktreeherbalclinic.com.au\/products\/zucchini-organic-black-beauty","provider":"Oak Tree Herbal Clinic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}