Kings - Courgette Zucchini Seeds

Description

Smooth skin of really dark green. Slim and cylindrical with excellent internal quality. Ideal for freezing.

Seed Count: 20

WHEN TO SOW

April to May

WHERE TO SOW

Sow 2 or 3 seeds into a 9cm ( 3.5″) pot under glass at 20°C. Late May sowings 5cm (2″) apart can be made direct into soil in a cold frame.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

As soon as first true leaves appear, prick off into individual 9cm (3.5″) pots. Gradually harden off before planting in the growing site 60cm (24″) apart in late May. Cold frame sowings can be gradually hardened off and transplanted when large enough.

MATURITY

July to September

HANDY TIP

Plants will continuously produce new fruits as long as the crop is picked regularly. Fruit 10-15cm (4-6″) long are the tastiest.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

A good source of pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, E and folic a