Vegetable
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• Crops in : 60 days
• Ideal for : Children

Description

A 'scratch free' variety with vastly reduced spines on the stems, and a more open plant habit, so allowing for easier harvesting. Produces a heavy crop of dark green, succulent tasty fruits throughout the summer if cut regularly. Prefers well-drained, moist, rich soil in full sun. A good source of vitamins A, C,E and folate.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to May. Sow seed, 1cm (½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow 2 seeds every 60cm (24in) and thin out to the best seedling.

Aftercare

Water regularly and feed every 14 days once the courgettes start to develop. Pick regularly while small 10-16cm (4 to 6 inches) and don't leave any on to grow large or cropping will be impaired.

Kitchen Notes

Use fresh courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta cheese or rice and vegetables.