- British bred variety
- The world's first, golden skinned, climbing courgette
- Less watery than many varieties, useful for salads and stir fries
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Courgette Shooting Star
- Number of Seeds: 8
- 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: June to October
- Sowing Instructions: Sow mid-April to early June under glass for transplanting outdoors. Sow 2cm (3/4in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 21-25C (70-77F) until after germination which takes 5-7 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors from mid-May once the soil has warmed and risk of frost has passed, 2.5cm (1in) deep at 60cm (24in) apart in rows 60cm (24in) apart.
- Growing Information: Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed, 60cm (24in) apart each way. Group 3 plants together to ensure pollination. Feed with potash fertiliser once fruiting begins. Tie stems regularly to support the weight of fruit. Water and pick fruits regularly to extend the harvesting season.