Courgette Romanesco

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When to Sow Courgette Romanesco Seeds

April to May under glass, mid-May to June outdoors. 

Where to Sow

Sow seed on edge 1.5cm (1/2") deep to prevent rotting in pots during April to May 2.5cm (1") under glass at 20°C (68F) using good quality seed sowing compost. Sow outdoors mid-May to June direct into growing site 1.5cm (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 lay-May to early-June, 60cm (24") apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station. 

Harvest

July to October. 

Handy Tip

Regular picking produces a crop over many months. Pick fruits when young to maintain a long cropping period.