{"product_id":"cucurbita-pepo-courgette-black-beauty-seeds","title":"Courgette 'Black beauty' - 30 seeds (Cucurbita pepo)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eCourgette 'Black Beauty' Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eA garden favorite for generations, \u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eCourgette 'Black Beauty'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic variety that produces glossy, dark green fruits with tender flesh and a mild, rich flavor. Prolific and reliable, this courgette will keep producing throughout summer if harvested regularly. Perfect for grilling, roasting, stir-fries, and even baking, it’s a versatile addition to both the garden and the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eSow indoors from April to May or directly outdoors after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"725\"\u003ePrefers fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eSow 2–3 seeds 2 cm deep in pots or stations, thinning to the strongest plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eSpace plants 60–80 cm apart to allow room for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eKeep soil moist and harvest regularly to encourage continuous cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eClassic, reliable courgette variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eGlossy dark green fruits with tender flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eHeavy cropper throughout summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eExcellent flavor for cooking or eating fresh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eEasy to grow and very productive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eHome gardeners and allotments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eFresh summer cooking and preserving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eRaised beds, kitchen gardens, and larger pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eGarden-to-table recipes all season long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eBest time: April to June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eDepth: 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eSpacing: 60–80 cm between plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003ePosition: Sunny, fertile soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eHarvest: July to September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eQuick Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003ePick courgettes while young (10–15 cm long) for the best flavor and to keep plants producing abundantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51636680196434,"sku":"P100 - 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