{"product_id":"courgette-tristar-f1","title":"Courgette Tristar F1","description":"Unwins Courgette Tristar F1 Seeds produce an exciting, colour contrasting mix of delicious courgettes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect addition to kebabs and stir fries. This bushy variety can be sown indoors or outdoors and grow well in full sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy cropping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 accustom 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","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989169525121,"sku":"WEST-30310612","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/h1kr1dhmhqi.jpg?v=1763473364","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/courgette-tristar-f1","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}