Cucurbita pepo. Easy to grow and very prolific and cost effective for the space each plant takes up. Courgette Firenze produces high yields of small, slender courgettes throughout summer if picked regularly. Perfect for growing in a bucket sized container on a sunny patio.

Sowing Info

Sow seeds from April to June indoors, May to June outside once all risk of frost has passed._x005F_x000D_ For indoor sowing: Sow seeds individually in small pots of seed sowing mix, 20mm (¾in) deep. Place pots in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag and place at 21-25C (70-77F) until after germination.

Growing Info

Transplant seedlings into larger pots when large enough to handle and finally plant outdoors when frost risk has passed, 6-75cm (24-3in) per plant each way.

Aftercare Info

Water and liquid feed during dry weather.