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Courgette Zucchini

Courgette seeds - Zucchini.

Our Top Seller; Zucchini has a smooth skin of really dark green. It is slim and cylindrical in shape with excellent internal quality, making it ideal for freezing.

When harvesting please discard any bitter tasting fruits. We suggest carrying out a "tongue tip taste test", particularly when harvesting the first fruits from a new plant. For more information please click here.

Product Part No: 11805

Pack size: 20 Seeds

In Stock
Price: £2.05

When to Sow

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Additional Details

When to Sow Zucchini Seeds

April to May indoors Mid-May to June outdoors

Where to Sow

Sow seed on edge to prevent rotting in pots or trays during April to May 2cm (1") apart under glass at 20°C (68°F) using good quality seed sowing compost. 
Sow outdoors mid-May to June direct into growing site 1cm (1/2") deep 2 to 3 seeds in each position 60cm (24") apart.

What to do next

Greenhouse sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site in late-May to early-June 60cm (24") apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station.

Maturity

July to October when fruits are approximately 10-15cm (4-6") long.

Handy Tip

Plants will continuously produce new fruits if picked regularly. Fruits 10-15cm (4-6") long have the best flavour.

Nutritional Values

Good source of vitamins A, C and E