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Courgette Green Bush Seeds

Courgette Green Bush Seeds

1 Packet (Approx 25 Seeds )

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Courgette Green Bush is a reliable and prolific variety producing dark green, striped fruits, maturing quickly for a long cropping period throughout summer when regularly harvested
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Characteristics

Appearance

The variety yields dark green fruits adorned with pale stripes. When young, the fruits measure around 10cm (4") long, maintaining a fresh, verdant appearance.

Taste Profile

The courgettes are known for their tender skin and mild, versatile flavour. They are best harvested young and can be fried, stuffed, or even consumed raw in salads. The edible flowers add a gourmet touch to dishes.

Yield

This variety is a heavy yielder, especially with regular harvesting. The cropping period extends from mid-summer to autumn, ensuring a consistent supply of fresh courgettes.

Growth Type

Bush-type growth makes it a compact plant, ideal for smaller spaces while still offering substantial yields.

Cultivation Environment

Thrives in full sun with well-drained, rich, and fertile soil. It appreciates a thick mulch to retain soil moisture.

Reliability

The Courgette Green Bush is a dependable variety maturing quickly, and with regular harvesting, it continues to produce abundantly throughout the summer.

Cultivation Notes

Sow seeds indoors from April to May or outdoors from late May to June. Transplant or thin seedlings to a distance of about 90cm (36") apart. Regular watering, weeding, and fortnightly application of a high potash fertiliser are essential for optimal growth. No hand pollination is required when grown outdoors.

  • Plant Hight / Spread

    Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 90cm (35")

  • Positioning

    Full Sun

  • Hardiness

    Hardy

  • Ideal Location

    Outside Beds

In Summary:Courgette Green Bush is a bountiful, reliable variety, yielding dark green, striped fruits. They are best harvested young, offering a mild, versatile flavour. This bush-type plant thrives in full sun, with regular harvesting extending the cropping period from mid-summer to autumn. Cultivation starts indoors in spring or direct sow outdoors in late spring to early summer, with a focus on regular watering and fertilising for optimum growth.