Italian Courgette Bianca Di Trieste
Italian Courgette Bianca Di Trieste. Originating from Northern Italy this reliable performer and popular market variety. Produces a continuous crop of light green courgettes on vigorous bushy plants all summer. The fruits are creamy white with a luscious, rich, creamy taste and texture. Best to be pick up regulary around fat cigar size.
Cultivation advice Organic Italian Courgette Bianca Di Trieste
- A sunny spot protected from strong winds is essential.
- The soil should be well drain and rich in humus, the more the better.
- For an early start (late Mar) place a single seed edgeways 1/2inch deep in seed compost in a 3inch pot.
- The critical part is temperature, these need at least 65F continuous soil temperature
- (preferably more to maximise germination rates) until germinated.
- Keep the soil moist ? water copiously around the plants, not over them.
- Keep weed free to allow air circulation.
- Once the plants start to fruit, feed every 14 days with a tomato type fertilizer,
- these are greedy plants.
