Courgette Black Beauty

Courgette – Black Beauty

Approximate Seed Quantity: 5

One of the most popular and productive varieties you can find. Easy to grow, fast maturing and produces a generous crop of delicious, delicately flavoured dark green fruits. A compact bush type which is a prolific producer when continuously harvested. Annual. Download sowing guide

• Sow March to April
• Sow seeds on edge 10-16mm deep
• Plant out May to June
• Harvest July through to October
• Days to germination: 3-10
• Temperature requirement: 18°C plus
• Days to maturity: 50-60
• Light: Full sun
• Protect from strong winds
• Well drained soil rich in Humus
• Keep moist, water around the plant not over them or you will encourage mildew
• Keep weed free
• Once fruiting feed every 14 days with a tomato type fertilizer