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Courgette Defender F1

Description:
Heavy yielding variety which is resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus. Deep green fruits are produced all summer long if cropped regularly. Bush habit. 10 PLANTS Sow single seeds inpots or modules, placed pointed end downward, under glass at 15C in April or sow 2 or 3 seeds at each stantio direct in the growing site after all chance of frost. Cover with a cloche or even a jam jar to encourage germination. Thin to a single seedling as soon as possible. Harden off pot grown seedlings before planting out. Allow 90cm each way around plants. Water very regularly and feed often.

WHEN TO SOW
April To early June
WHERE TO SOW
Early sowings in pots or trays 2cm apart under glass at 16°C. May sowings in cold frames or under cloches. Early June sowings direct into the growing site 2cm deep, 2 or 3 seeds in each position 60cm apart
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Glasshouse and under cover sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site to late May, 60cm apart. Outdoor sowing should be thinned to one seedling as soon as possible
MATURITY
July onwards
Regular picking produces a crop over many months. Do not leave fruit to become large, as this slows down the production.

Unit Price(£) 1.85 Qty

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