Courgette Tomtit Farm

Courgettes are also known as zucchini, and can come in green-skinned and yellow-skinned varieties.

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo

Seeds per Packet: Approximately 15-25 seeds per packet.

Growing Conditions: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of .0-7.5. Requires full sun.

Germination Rate: Around 85-95%.

Days to Maturity: 50-70 days.

Spacing: 90 cm between plants, 1 meter between rows.

Best Time to Sow: Sow in late spring after the last frost in New Zealand for a summer harvest.