Courgette - Black Beauty
Cucurbita pepo
About
A vigorous and prolific courgette producing dark green, glossy fruits over a long period. A classic dark-green summer squash with creamy white flesh. Best picked young when no longer than 25cm. The plants have an open growth habit which makes it easy to pick the fruit and they won't stop coming! Try battering and frying the male courgette flowers for a gourmet addition to a summer meal. (Approximate seed count - 17)
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: April, May, June
- Sow outdoors: May, June, July
- Harvest: June, July, August, September, October
Botany
| Latin name | Cucurbita pepo |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Cucurbita |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
