{"product_id":"fothergills-courgette-all-green-bush-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Courgette All Green Bush Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Cucurbita pepo, a time-tested, premium selection within the heavy-yielding Courgette genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing with great speed in the spring to deliver high-volume, kitchen-ready harvests across the summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Yielding Bush Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally forms a neat, non-trailing, compact bush framework. This space-saving habit makes it highly versatile, allowing it to thrive equally well in traditional vegetable plots, raised beds, or large patio containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-Harvest Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers excellent culinary flexibility; cut the straight, smooth, dark green fruits at 10–15cm (4–6in) long for crisp, succulent baby courgettes, or allow a few to mature fully into large, tender-fleshed marrows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdible Golden Blossoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces large, vibrant yellow flowers that can be harvested early in the morning, stuffed with ricotta, and lightly fried as a gourmet Mediterranean delicacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelentless Summer Cropping:\u003c\/b\u003e Bred to be highly productive, this established variety will continuously pump out fresh flowers and fruits from mid-summer right up until the first autumn frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKitchen Value:\u003c\/b\u003e A massively versatile vegetable, packed with nutrients and perfect for slicing into stir-fries, roasting with summer vegetables, grilling on the barbecue, or baking into moist cakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds indoors from April to May by sowing individual seeds on their edges 2cm deep in pots of moist compost. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors in late May or June into rich, warm soil once all danger of frost has fully passed. Position in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Courgettes are incredibly hungry and thirsty plants. Plant them out into soil enriched with plenty of well-rotted manure, and water them deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells and as the fruits begin to swell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a sharp knife to harvest the courgettes regularly. Frequent picking is vital, as it stimulates the plant, preventing it from slowing down and ensuring a non-stop supply of new fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561078497663,"sku":"FTG-47355","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Courgette_All_Green_Bush_Seeds.webp?v=1779186144","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-courgette-all-green-bush-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}