- A unique climbing habit
- A great space saving variety
- Heavy yields of dark green, smooth, cylindrical courgettes
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Courgette Black Forest F1 Hybrid
- Number of Seeds: 4
- Eventual Plant Height: Up To 120cm (47.2in)
- Eventual Plant Spread: Up To 60cm (23.6in)
- Hardiness & Longevity: Half Hardy Annual
- Ideal For: Patio, Kitchen Garden
- Position In: Full Sun
- Sowing Months: March-May
- Harvest Months: July to October
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seed 19mm (¾in) 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 5-7 days.
- Growing Information: Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out once all risk of frost has passed, allowing 60cm (24in) between plants if they are to be supported. Keep well watered and pick fruits regularly for a long season of production. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed during May, preferably under cloches.
- Youngest Fruits Are Delicious Raw, Just Diced Up In A Mixed Salad.