Courgette Zucchini

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The classic Italian courgette — and the most versatile one. Courgette Zucchini produces glossy, dark green fruits with a firm, sweet flesh and large golden flowers on compact, bush y plants that are outstanding for grilling, roasting, pasta, and ratatouille. Open-pollinated, prolific, and one of the most rewarding vegetables in the summer kitchen garden. Cucurbita pepo 'Zucchini' — Half-Hardy Annual (open-pollinated) Sow: April–May indoors; plant out June; harvest: July–October Full sun; rich, well-drained soil — water generously at the base Space 90cm apart; harvest at 15–20cm for best flavour Golden flowers are edible — outstanding stuffed and fried Open-pollinated — save seed true to type Show more