A well known, popular garden variety producing high yields of dark green glossy slightly speckled fruit. Water courgettes regularly - do not allow the soil to dry out as this will impair their development. Hoe between plants regularly to prevent weeds from establishing. Courgettes appreciate an application of a high potash fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season. Hand pollinating courgettes is not usually required when they are grown outdoors. However, for indoor cultivation the female flowers can be fertilised by pressing a male flower against them. Begin harvesting courgettes from midsummer onwards when they are 10cm (4") long. Regular harvesting will encourage more courgettes to be produced. Culinary note: Courgette flowers are edible and can be eaten cooked or added raw to salads. Product Specifications: . Ideal For: Kitchen Garden . Hardiness: Half-hardy . Position In: Sun or semi shade . Height: Up to 45cm . Spread: Up to 90cm Courgette 'Black Beauty' is supplied as