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Courgette (Zucchini/Marrow)
Courgettes or Zucchini, like marrows, squashes and pumpkins all belong to the gourd family.
How To Grow
Sow three seeds at about 2.5 cms apart and the same deep. When the first true leaves have appeared, thin out to leave the strongest seedling. Make sure to water well and protect against slugs.
How/When To Harvesting
Continual cropping is essential to prolong fruiting. Cut the stalk of the fruit you want to harvest.
Planting Schedules for Location: Columbus, Ohio
Sow Direct
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Sow Direct |  | | |  | | | | | | | | |
| Harvest |  | | | | | | |  | | | | |
Sow Indoors / Plant Out
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Sow Indoors | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Plant Out |  | | |  | | | | | | | | |
| Harvest | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Sow Depth: 2 cm
- Spacing Between Rows: 90 cm
- Spacing Along Row: 90 cm
- Number plants per Square Foot: 0.5
