Courgette El Greco - Unwins

Unwins Courgette El Greco Seeds produce a heavy crop of attractive, speckled fruits. An open growt...Unwins Courgette El Greco Seeds produce a heavy crop of attractive, speckled fruits. An open growth habit makes picking easy for the variety rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.With excellent flavour, enjoy these courgettes roasted, stir fried or in sauces.Fruit produced for many monthsDeep green, shiny courgettesSow: Apr to JunHarvest: Jun to OctSowing IndoorsSow seeds individually on edge in small pots of firm, moist seed compost, 2 cm deep. Place in warmth (15–18 °C) and keep moist. As seedlings develop, grow on under cool, bright conditions, avoiding direct sunlight.Planting OutGradually acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions over 2–3 weeks before planting in their cropping positions, after risk of frost has passed. Water generously and feed regularly with a tomato fertiliser once fruits begin to swell.Sowing OutdoorsWater sowing positions, then sow 2–3 seeds close together in a group 2 cm deep, 90 cm apart. After germination, thin to leave only the strongest seedling per group. Water generously and apply tomato feed regularly.CautionExtremely rarely, courgettes may produce very bitter fruit that can cause stomach upset. Test by tasting the cut surface of one fruit per plant; do not eat bitter fruits.AdviceCourgette flowers are edible, either cooked or raw in salads. Regular harvesting encourages continued production of fruits.
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