Thompson & Morgan Vita Sementi Italian Collection : Courgette : Zucchino Nano Verde di Milano Seeds
Classic Italian zucchini, indispensable for a host of dishes. Crops early and heavily throughout the summer if the fruits are picked regularly. Early morning picked flowers can be battered and fried or in ‘frittata’, an Italian style omelet
This crop requires a rich, well-manured, moisture retentive soil. Sow seed direct after all danger of frost has passed, 20mm deep, sowing 2 seeds per station with each station 70cm apart. After germination, thin leaving the strongest plant per station.
Planting in frames or under cloches will give stronger plants and earlier flowering. Keep well watered and feed regularly once the first fruits have set.
Fruits can be harvested after about 40 days when 10-15cm in length. If fruits are allowed to develop to full size these are treated as marrows for slicing and cooking or are stuffed with meats and herbs. Harvest regularly for maximum crops over a long
Flowering Period:
Cropping: July to October
Plant Type: Vegetable
54 seeds
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