Attractive and unusual raised ridges run along the fruits giving them a distinctive appearance.
Features: An Italian favourite loved for its flavour.
Sowing Guide - Indoors: Sow indoors, for surest results, 1.5cm (½”) deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 60cm (2’) apart, when frosts are over.
Sowing Guide - Outdoors: Sow outdoors for ease, where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½”) deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 60cm (2’) between sowing positions. Sow two seeds on edge per position. Early sowings benefit from cloche protection. Thin to leave the stronger plant. Water well until plants are established. Cut the courgettes when they are about 15cm (6”) long or leave to mature as marrows.
Soil Type: Fertile, well drained soil
Hints & Tips: Harvest regularly to encourage plants to continue cropping through the season. Discard any bitter tasting fruit.
