Thompson & Morgan Courgette Shooting Star F1 Hybrid Seeds

Bring vibrant colour and impressive yields to your garden with Thompson & Morgan Courgette Shooting Star F1 Hybrid Seeds that thrive in smaller spaces, thanks to their upright climbing habit. 'Shooting Star' F1 Hybrid produces good yields of colourful fruits when harvested regularly, making it a great choice for compact gardens or allotments. Sow indoors from April to May or direct outdoors from late May to June, and enjoy a harvest from June to October. Supplied with growing and care instructions, you'll find companion planting with Calendula helps attract pollinators for even better results. How to grow: Sow courgette seed indoors from April to May for transplanting later on, or direct sow outdoors from late May to June. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well-rotted farmyard manure to improve its structure and fertility. Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 2cm ( 3/4") in 7.5cm (3") pots of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes five to seven days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Once germinated, grow courgettes on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and courgette plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over seven to 10 days before planting courgettes outdoors in rich fertile, well-drained soil in full sun at a distance of 90cm (36") apart. Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. When growing courgettes, a thick mulch of organic matter spread around the plants will help to conserve moisture at the roots. The pack contains 8 seeds.