Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest July until first frosts (50 days)
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Extra early crops! Plants do not require pollination to set fruit, therefore adverse weather, poor light levels and a lack of bees do not affect cropping performance! Courgette Parthenon produces excellently flavoured, dark green, slightly speckled 15cm (6in) glossy, cylindrical courgettes in abundance. Suitable for outdoors or the greehouse.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to May. Sow seeds 2cm (¾ inch) deep in 7.5cm (3 inch) pots of free draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 5 to 7 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed and risk of frost has passed. Sow 2 seeds every 60cm (24 inches) and thin out to the best seedling.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24 inches) apart.

Aftercare

Prefers well-drained, moist, rich soil in full sun

Kitchen Notes

Fry some onions with courgettes then pour in some beaten egg to make Fritatta. Grill some cheese on top then serve.