Courgette , Black - Nero de Milano (Outdoor)

Cucurbita pepo,  ‘Black of Milan’ is a striking Italian queen of courgettes — glossy, glamorous, & dressed in an almost black coat that looks straight off a Milan runway. Born in the Lombardy region, this Italian favourite grows with a wonderfully open, airy habit that lets sunlight dance through the leaves, keeps plants healthy, & makes harvesting feel like a cheerful summer treasure hunt. Medium early & lightly ribbed, each fruit reaches a tidy 18–20cm & arrives in generous, reliable waves. Expect firm, flavour packed courgettes perfect for grilling, tossing into pasta, or showing off in your best kitchen creations. A superb outdoor performer & a joyful allotment companion that rewards you with handsome, restaurant quality crops all season long., Seed Count Approx - 12 avg 

 SOWING - Likes a sunny, sheltered position & rich soil.  Sow indoors Mar to April into small pots or direct insitu outdoors after frosts, Sow seed just pushed in under the surface & when 3 to  4 in tall, move to final growing position., Harvest courgettes at about 5 inches long; frequent harvesting keeps plants producing a crop, Water regularly in dry weather