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'Black Beauty' Courgette - Cucurbita pepo (latin)

This variety also called « green of Milan » is non trailing, with long fruits, slender and dark green. Extremely prolific variety, hardy and early producer.


Type of soil: Rich and well drained.
Sowing time: April to June.
Harvest time: 2 months after sowing.
Site: Full sun.


Sow directly into the ground:
- Allow holes for plants that are at least 1 m apart. Plant three seeds per hole, 1 or 2 cm deep.
- When germination has occurred, you will only keep the strongest plant in each hole.
- Water copiously.


Pruning and looking after:
- Mulch the ground to avoid the fruits getting dirty.
- Regularly pinch out the extremity of the stems to allow the appearance of new shoots.
- Water regularly and copiously.
- Do not wait too long to harvest your Zucchini, Courgettes, as they become less palatable if too big. If your harvest is abundant, think about freezing them as soon as they are picked, you then will be able to enjoy them during the winter months!

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