Black Beauty Courgette - 2x Mini Plug Plants - Heavy Cropper

Grow Your Own Delicious, Glossy Courgettes – A UK Allotment Favourite! KEY FEATURES • Classic open-pollinated variety, a UK allotment staple. • Produces abundant, glossy, dark green fruits with dense flesh. • Reliable cropping and good flavour. • Compact bush habit, suitable for gardens and containers. • Harvest regularly for continuous yields throughout summer. PLANT DETAILS Type: Vegetables — Cucurbita pepo Colour: Dark Green (fruit) Season: Summer (fruiting) Growth Habit: Bush Flavour: Mild, slightly nutty, tender Time to Harvest: 50-60 days from planting GROWING CONDITIONS Sun: Full sun Soil: Rich, well-drained soil Watering: Keep compost consistently moist, especially during fruiting. Water daily in hot weather. Spacing: 90cm (3ft) between plants Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft) Spread: 90-120cm (3-4ft) Hardiness: UK H2 (Protect from frost) CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Plant out after the last frost (late May in Southern England, early June further north). • Acclimatise plants gradually to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting. • Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and enrich soil with compost or well-rotted manure. • Water regularly and deeply, especially as fruits develop. Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew. • Feed with a high potassium liquid fertiliser every 10-14 days once the first fruits appear. WHAT'S INCLUDED 2x Mini Plug Plants DISPATCH Plants are carefully packed and dispatched Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

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