Courgette Latino F1, known by its Latin name Cucurbita pepo, is a high-performing courgette variety that offers exceptional taste and versatility. With its sleek, dark green skin and elongated shape, it is a visually appealing addition to your garden and dining table.
Not only does Courgette Latino F1 excel in appearance, but it also boasts a delicious flavour and a tender texture. The firm flesh has a mild and slightly nutty taste that adds depth to a variety of dishes. Whether sliced, diced, or spiralised, this courgette retains its shape and imparts a delightful crunch.
In addition to its delectable taste, Courgette Latino F1 is a nutritional powerhouse. It is low in calories, high in dietary fibre, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it a valuable component of a healthy diet.
Growing Courgette Latino F1 is a rewarding experience. This variety is known for its robust growth and high yield potential. It thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil, making it suitable for garden beds, containers, and even raised beds.
Experience the exceptional qualities of Courgette Latino F1. Embrace its deep green colour, delightful flavour, and nutritional value to elevate your culinary creations. Incorporate this versatile courgette variety into your recipes and enjoy the freshness and vibrancy it brings to your table. Grow your own supply of Courgette Latino F1 and savour the rewards of homegrown goodness.
Impress your family and friends with the tantalising flavours of Courgette Latino F1. Its versatility allows you to experiment with a range of recipes, from stir-fries and salads to pasta dishes and grilled delicacies. Add a touch of elegance and flavour to your meals with this exceptional courgette variety.
Easy to grow and you don’t have to wait too long after planting before you are able to start picking a crop. An easy and versatile vegetable for grilling, roasting, frying and sliced thinly, adds a crunch to salads.
Pack Information
| Seed Quantity: | Approx XXX seeds per pack. |
When to Sow Courgette Latino F1 Vegetable Seeds
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Indoor Sowing Information
| Site: | Well drained & humus rich soil. A sheltered sunny spot out of way of strong winds which causes damage to the large leaves. |
| When to Sow: | April to May. |
| How to Sow: | Sow seeds vertically 1cm deep in a pot or tray of moist seed compost. Place in propagator/cover with glass, polythene bag until the seedlings appear (5-8 days). When the seedlings have 2/3 leaves transplant them into 2l pots and grow on for a few more weeks. Harden them off by putting outside during the day for 3/4 days. Plant out in mid - late May when the chance of frost has passed. Incorporate plenty of organic matter to feed the plant and help retain water. Keep well watered.Can also be grown in greenhouse soil provided it is very fertile and they are well watered or even in gro-bags or containers. |
| Care: | As they are hungry feeders, feed them every 14 days with a potash rich fertiliser. Keep well watered but do not wet the fruit. |
| Harvest: | July to October. Pick fruit regularly to prolong cropping when they are about 7cm long. The flowers can be picked before this. |
Outdoor Sowing Information
| Site: | Well drained & humus rich soil. A sheltered sunny spot out of way of strong winds which causes damage to the large leaves. |
| When to Sow: | Early June. |
| How to Sow: | Squashes are hungry feeders so to give them a good start outside, dig a hole 30cm square and fill with well rotted manure and cloche the area a week before direct sowing. Mound soil up and plant 2 seeds 2.5cm deep into the mound and cloche again until the seedlings grow. Remove the weaker seedling, and remove cloche a couple of weeks later. Seed will not germinate until the temperature is consistently above13C. Keep well watered. Space plants 90cm apart, and 90cm apart in rows. |
| Care: | As they are hungry feeders, feed them every 14 days with a potash rich fertiliser. Keep well watered but do not wet the fruit. |
| Harvest: | July to October. Pick fruit regularly to prolong cropping when they are about 7cm long. The flowers can be picked before this. |
