{"product_id":"fothergills-courgette-romanesco-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Courgette Romanesco 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 premium and highly distinct heritage heirloom selection within the 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, gourmet harvests all summer long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistinctive Ribbed Fruits:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces unique, eye-catching, long cylindrical fruits with prominent, raised structural ridges running down the length of the pale green skin. \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobust Nutty Flavour:\u003c\/b\u003e Widely regarded by chefs as one of the best-tasting varieties available; it boasts a firm, dense flesh with less water content than standard courgettes, offering a rich, distinctively sweet and nutty flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVigorous Bush Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally forms a sturdy, non-trailing bush framework. This space-saving habit makes it highly versatile, allowing it to thrive successfully in traditional vegetable plots, raised allotment beds, or large patio containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGourmet Edible Blossoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Famous for producing large, robust, vibrant yellow male flowers that remain attached to the young fruit for an extended period—ideal for picking early to make traditional Italian stuffed and battered blossoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKitchen Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its low water content, it doesn't become soggy when cooked, making it the ultimate choice for slicing into stir-fries, roasting, grilling on the barbecue, or slicing thinly for a gourmet pizza topping.\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 a sunny spot enriched with plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost, and water them deeply and regularly at the base of the plant, especially during dry summer spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a sharp knife to harvest the courgettes when they reach about 10–15cm (4–6in) long, ideally with the magnificent flower still attached. Regular and frequent picking is vital to stimulate the plant into pushing out a non-stop supply of new fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561203835263,"sku":"FTG-47362","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Courgette_Romanesco_Seeds.jpg?v=1779187396","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-courgette-romanesco-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}