{"product_id":"courgette-one-ball-f1-seeds-30310796","title":"Courgette Seeds 'One Ball' F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnwins Courgette One Ball F1 Seeds produce round, yellow fruits with excellent flavour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a striking vivid yellow, round shape, Unwins Courgette One Ball F1 have a slightly sweet flavour and are quick to cook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF1 Hybrid variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood source of vitamin C and antioxidant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow seeds individually on edge in small pots of firm, moist seed compost 2cm deep. Place in the warmth, 15-18°C and keep moist. As seedlings develop, grow on under cool, light conditions, but not in direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGradually accustom young plants to outdoor conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their cropping positions, after risk of frost has passed. Water generously and feed regularly with a tomato fertiliser once the fruits are starting to swell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater sowing positions, then sow two or three seeds close together in a group 2cm deep, 90cm apart. After germination, leave only the strongest seedlings in each group. Water generously and use tomato feed regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtremely rarely, Courgettes may produce very bitter fruit that cause stomach upset. This can be tested by licking the cut surface of one fruit per plant; bitter fruit should not be eaten.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourgette flowers are edible and can be eaten cooked or added raw to salads. Regular harvesting will encourage more courgettes to be produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":41447077085235,"sku":"30310796","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/PK30310796.jpg?v=1698744286","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/courgette-one-ball-f1-seeds-30310796","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}