{"product_id":"courgette-firenze-f1","title":"Courgette Firenze F1","description":"Unwins Courgette Firenze F1 Seeds produce dark green fruits. This heavy cropping variety will provide you with plenty of courgettes throughout the harvesting period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA reliable performer, Unwins Courgette Firenze F1 provides a big yield of dark green courgettes. An open habit and few spines make them easy for you to pick the fruit from.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGood resistance to powdery mildewCrops throughout summer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: Apr to Jun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Jun to Oct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow seeds individually on edge in small pots of firm, moist seed compost, 2 cm deep. Place in warmth (15–18 °C) and keep moist. As seedlings develop, grow on under cool, bright conditions, avoiding direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions over 2–3 weeks before planting in their cropping positions, after risk of frost has passed. Water generously and feed regularly with a tomato fertiliser once fruits begin to swell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater sowing positions, then sow 2–3 seeds close together in a group 2 cm deep, 90 cm apart. After germination, thin to leave only the strongest seedling per group. Water generously and apply tomato feed regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtremely rarely, courgettes may produce very bitter fruit that can cause stomach upset. Test by tasting the cut surface of one fruit per plant; do not eat bitter fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourgette flowers are edible, either cooked or raw in salads. Regular harvesting encourages continued production of fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989169131905,"sku":"WEST-30310684","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/wtbgterddhx.jpg?v=1763473348","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/courgette-firenze-f1","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}