Vegetable

• Crops in : July until frosts
• Ideal for : Children, Patios

Description

Unique climbing habit, saving space, and best grown in containers on the patio. Courgette Black Forest's climbing habit, needs supporting and tying. Stems can be trained and tied to a trellis, stout cane, or netting.

Courgette Black Forest will produce heavy yields of dark green, smooth, cylindrical 15cm (6in) courgettes if picked regularly.

Ideal courgette to grow in a container on the patio.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April-May. Sow seeds 19mm (¾in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) 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 5-7 days.

Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors during May once the soil has warmed, preferably under cloches.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out once all risk of frost has passed, allowing 60cm (24in) between plants if they are to be supported. Keep well watered and pick fruits regularly for a long season of production.

Aftercare

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

Kitchen Notes

Youngest fruits are delicious raw, just diced up in a mixed salad.