Courgette Romanesco | Zucchini (Approx 15 Seeds)

Introducing the 'Romanesco' Courgette seed – a truly captivating addition to your garden. These distinctive vegetables boast a striking appearance, featuring pale green and dark green striped, ridged fruits, offering a unique visual appeal alongside a remarkably sweet and nutty flavor. 'Romanesco' is a heavy cropper, consistently producing fruits throughout the summer and early autumn if harvested regularly, maximizing your yield. This half-hardy annual thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, making it a relatively easy crop to grow, even for beginners. The bright yellow flowers are not just attractive; they're also a valuable asset, attracting pollinating insects to your garden. With an eventual height of 0.5m and a spread of 1.5m, this plant offers a substantial size for a rewarding harvest. To ensure success, sow the seeds from late March in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill, maintaining a temperature above 18°C until germination (3-10 days). Pot on seedlings as they grow, keeping them well-watered and warm, and harden them off before planting out in a sunny, sheltered spot enriched with organic matter. Regular feeding with a ‘tomato type’ fertiliser will boost fruit production. Harvest your 'Romanesco' courgettes from June to October for a continuous supply of this delicious and unusual vegetable.

To maximize your harvest, consistent picking is key. Regularly harvesting the fruits encourages the plant to produce more. The plant’s vigorous growth and prolific fruiting make it a rewarding choice for gardeners who enjoy experimenting with different varieties. This variety's unique shape and flavor are sure to impress.

With a hardiness rating of 'Frost tender,' it's important to protect young plants from late frosts. Also, be mindful of slugs, which can damage young seedlings. A good slug control strategy will significantly improve your chances of a successful crop.

Enjoy the process of growing and harvesting your own 'Romanesco' courgettes – a delightful addition to your kitchen and garden!