Kings Seeds Courgette All Green Bush

The courgette is probably the most popular form of all the marrow family. Picked young it can be used in a host of delicious dishes; fried with garlic butter or stuffed!

When to Sow All Green Bush Courgette Seeds
April to May indoors Mid-May to June outdoors.

Where to Sow
Sow seed on edge 1.5cm (1/2") deep to prevent rotting in pots or trays during April to May 2.5cm (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 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 late-May to early-June 60cm (24") apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station.

Maturity
July to October.

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

Nutritional Values
Good source of vitamins A, C and E