Courgette Firenze F1 Hybrid is a half hardy annual which has a neat bushy habit and will produce good yields of compact fruits – ideal for growing in containers. For best performance sow seeds from April – June for harvest in July – October.Sow courgette seed indoors from April to May for transplanting later on, or direct sow outdoors from late May to June. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well rotted farmyard manure to improve its structure and fertility.Indoors, sow seed at a depth of 2cm (3/4") in 7.5cm (3") pots of free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes 5-7 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Once germinated, grow courgettes on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and courgette plants are large enough to be transplanted. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting courgettes outdoors in rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun at a distance of 90cm (36") apart. Cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. When growing courgettes, a thick mulch of organic matter spread around the plants will help to conserve moisture at the roots.Product Specifications: 1 x Packet (6 Courgette Seeds)Position: Full SunHeight: Up to 45cm (17.7in) when fully establishedSpread: Up to 90cm (35.4in) when fully establishedSupplied as Vegetable Seed – Courgette Firenze F1 Hybrid – Half Hardy Annual 1 x Packet (6 seeds) by Thompson and MorganDelivered with growing and care instructions Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results.