Courgette Jaune et Vert

Sowing info

Courgettes are very fast growing, so do not be tempted to start too early. Sow courgette seeds 1.5cm deep in small pots filled with peat free compost. Sow the seeds on their side, if laid flat, water can sit on top of the seed and cause it to rot before germinating. Keep at a temperature of 20-25C until after germination, which usually takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing info

Plant out after all risk of frost has passed into a sunny position. Keep well watered to avoid issues with powdery mildew. Keep harvesting fruit regularly before it gets too large to encorage more fruit to set. The more you pick the more you get.

Sowing Months: February – May
Harvest Months: July – October
Position: Full sun