{"product_id":"fothergills-courgette-shooting-star-f1-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Courgette Shooting Star F1 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 highly advanced, premium hybrid selection within the Courgette genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Annual, establishing with exceptional vigor to quickly scale vertical supports and deliver heavy summer harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpace-Saving Climbing Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally develops a unique, vertical climbing framework. This allows it to be trained effortlessly up trellis panels, obelisks, wires, or a sturdy netting frame, making it a perfect space-saving solution for smaller gardens and restricted growing areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEye-Catching Golden Fruits:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears uniform, smooth-skinned fruits in a vibrant, glossy golden-yellow shade that contrasts beautifully against deep green foliage and is incredibly easy to spot when harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Culinary Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Prized for its crisp, firm, non-watery white flesh and a deliciously sweet, clean flavor. It holds its texture remarkably well during roasting, grilling, or stir-frying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Powerhouse:\u003c\/b\u003e Homegrown courgettes are an excellent, fresh natural source of essential vitamins, particularly Vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdible Blossoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces large, robust, bright golden-orange flowers that can be snipped early in the morning, stuffed with goat's cheese, and lightly fried as a gourmet summer delicacy.\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\u003eTraining \u0026amp; Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant out near a sturdy support system such as a trellis, cane wigwam, or wire frame. As the vine grows, loosely tie the main stem to the support using soft garden twine at regular intervals to guide it upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Climbing courgettes require plenty of fuel. Plant into soil heavily enriched with organic matter, and water deeply and regularly around the base. Feed weekly with a high-potash tomato fertilizer once the first small fruits begin to form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a sharp knife to harvest the fruits when they reach roughly 10–15cm (4–6in) long. Regular picking is vital to prevent the plant from slowing down, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh yellow courgettes until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561208717695,"sku":"FTG-47363","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/47363_COURGETTE_20Shooting_20Star_20F1.webp?v=1779187559","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-courgette-shooting-star-f1-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}