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Mr Fothergills Courgette Seeds - Shooting Star F1 Variety
Shooting Star F1 is a British-bred climbing courgette variety that can be trained over trellis, perfect for growing in gardens with limited pace. These seeds will yield great tasting golden courgettes with firm flesh that provide an excellent source of vitamin C.
Sow indoors between March-May or outdoors between April-May & they will typically be ready to Harvest between July-October.
Key Information:
Avg. 10 seeds per pack
British bred climbing variety
Golden fruits with firm flesh
Great source of vitamin C
Advice & Tips:
Sow indoors in small pots for best results
Keep in the warmth - a temperature of 15-20°C is ideal & keep moist
Seedlings usually appear within 7-14 days
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions before planting out - avoid frosts
Or sow outdoors where they will crop, allowing 90cm between positions
Sow two seeds on edge per position
Water well until established
Cut courgettes when they reach 20cm or leave to mature as marrows
Harvest regularly to encourage cropping through the season