Thompson & Morgan Courgette Orelia F1 1 Seed Packet (6 Seeds), Orange

Courgette ‘Orelia’ will produce slender, golden skinned fruit throughout the summer months. Virtually spine free stems and foliage make this variety easier for picking. Perfect for adding colour to your culinary dishes. A heavy cropper with a vigorous open habit, this RHS AGM awarded variety has an excellent resistance to mildew late into the season.Water courgettes regularly - do not allow the soil to dry out as this will impair their development. Hoe between plants regularly to prevent weeds from establishing. Courgettes appreciate an application of a high potash fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season. Hand pollinating courgettes is not usually required when they are grown outdoors. However, for indoor cultivation the female flowers can be fertilised by pressing a male flower against them. Begin harvesting courgettes from midsummer on wards when they are 10cm (4") long. Regular harvesting will encourage more courgettes to be produced. Culinary note: Courgette flowers are edible and can be eaten cooked or added raw to salads.Product Specifications: Half-Hardy Annual. Position: Greenhouse, allotment. Height: Up to 45cm (18in). Spread: Up to 90cm (35in). Courgette ‘Defender’ (Cucurbita Pepo) (Zucchini) seeds (6) Delivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Throughout the summer you will see slender, golden skinned fruit A heavy cropper with a vigorous open habit. Virtually spine free stems and foliage make this variety easier for picking. Perfect for adding colour to your culinary dishes An RHS AGM awarded variety this has an excellent resistance to mildew late into the season 1 x packet Courgette ‘Orelia (Cucurbita Pepo) (Zucchini) seeds containing 6 seeds. Specifications: Model Number: 79490