Organic Zucchini 'Dark Green'
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'Dark Green' Courgette (Cucurbita pepo) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
The 'Dark Green' courgette is a vigorous and productive variety, yielding long, cylindrical, glossy dark green fruits. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture make it a must-have in the vegetable garden. Very easy to grow, this courgette offers generous harvests throughout the summer , whether planted in the ground or in containers.
Type : Summer courgette
Plant habit : Bushy and compact
Spread : 80 to 100 cm
Plant height : 50 to 70 cm
Quantity per packet : 20 seeds
Maturity : 50 to 55 days
Companion plants : Beans, corn, nasturtiums, radishes, marigolds
Nefarious plants : Potato (competition for nutrients)
Farming method
'Dark Green' courgettes thrive in full sun , in rich, well-drained soil enriched with compost . Sow directly outdoors after the last frost, or start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting . Sow at a depth of 2 cm , spacing the plants 80 to 100 cm apart to allow for ample growth. Regular watering , avoiding wetting the leaves, promotes abundant production and prevents disease. Harvest courgettes when young (15-20 cm) for a more tender texture and a longer harvest .
Uses and benefits
'Dark Green' zucchini is versatile in the kitchen , perfect for stir-fries, gratins, soups, salads, or even desserts . It's also excellent grated into patties or vegetable spaghetti . Very low in calories , it's an excellent source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C , contributing to a balanced and light diet .
Thanks to its ease of cultivation, rapid growth and impressive yield , the 'Dark Green' courgette is a classic vegetable garden plant, ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners .
