courgette 'Firenze'

Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Start indoors in mid-late April, sowing in individual pots with seeds on their side about 1.5cm deep. Harden off before June then transplant outdoors to final growing position. See vegetable cultivation and cucurbit cultivation for further advice

No pruning required. Regular harvesting extends cropping

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

May be susceptible to grey moulds. Shows good resistance to Powdery mildews