PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Italian COURGETTE - Verde DI Milano - 20 Seeds (Organic)

• GROW YOUR OWN COURGETTES - This is the classic dark Italian Courgette / Zucchini variety used across a wide range of Italian dishes.
• COURGETTE SEEDS - This is also the perfect compact bush variety for those with smaller plots and equally those with large plots squeezing too much in.
• GROW IN THE UK - Germinates in 10 days, reaches maturity in 60 days.
• QUALITY VEGETABLE SEEDS - Professional DEFRA (APHA) licensed Quality Seed Supply. At Premier Seeds Direct we check germination rates/quality at least every six months to ensure we deliver the best.
• MINIMAL PACKAGING - foil / ziplock sealed packs with QR code for further information or see details provided below for cultivation advice.

Product Description This is the classic dark Italian Courgette / Zucchini variety used across a wide range of Italian dishes. This is also the perfect compact bush variety for those with smaller plots and equally those with large plots squeezing too much in. The productive bushes will crop throughout the summer if picked on a regular basis. Early morning picked flowers can be battered and fried or in 'frittata', an Italian style omelette. Crops in about 55-60 days from germination. Sow from late Mar under cover placing each seed edgeways 1/2in deep in well drained seed compost. Min temp 65F. Lower temperature will induce rot. Harden off steadily and avoid planting outside until the soil has warmed around early Mid May in UK conditions. Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Plant in a sunny protected site, with soil enriched by organic matter, 24-30in between plants. Keep well watered, fed during summer months and harvest regularly. Plants will crop all summer until late Sep in frequently harvested. "Soil Association" registered and certified Organic - AP22387. Professional DEFRA licenced Quality Seed Supply only - Minimal packaging - Ziplock labelled bags - Instructions not attached - See details provided above for cultivation advice. Box Contains 1 x Courgette Verde Di Milano Organic - 20 seeds