Courgette Rolet Green

Courgette Rolet Green — variety description

Courgette Rolet Green (Cucurbita pepo) is an annual vegetable of the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). A compact courgette variety with round, dark green fruits resembling mini pumpkins.

The fruits are about 8–10 cm in diameter, with firm and tasty flesh, suitable for stuffing, baking or side dishes.

The plant is annual, fast-growing and fruits abundantly in summer.

It is suitable both for the garden and for smaller spaces.

Courgettes are the most generous vegetable in the garden — one plant bears fruit all summer. Suitable for frying, stuffing, baking and soups.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 98%
• Seeds per packet: 12–17 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April; direct or seedlings
• Harvest: October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Courgette Rolet Green

Courgette Rolet Green seeds are sown in April. Harvest takes place in October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Courgette Rolet Green

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 2–3 cm
• Spacing: 80–100 cm
• Germination: 5–8 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Courgette seeds are sown in late April / early May in a warm room or in late May / early June directly in the garden. The first courgettes of the variety appear on the plants after 55 days. Please note that smaller fruits will be more tender and tastier. It is worth providing a warm, sunny place for growing them, which will improve the quality of the harvest. Courgette prefers soils rich in nutrients and humus, moist and permeable. Sow directly or make indoor transplants after the last frost date. Do not let transplants become root-bound and do not disturb the roots when transplanting. Pick often as soon as you see the courgettes reach about 20 cm. Once the plant starts to produce ripe courgettes, they should be picked every day or two. Courgettes keep well in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

Sow directly when the soil is above 15 °C, 2–3 seeds per station. Water at the base, not over the leaves — this protects against powdery mildew.

Harvest and use

Pick courgettes young, at 15–20 cm long: this way the plant keeps setting new fruit.

Frequently asked questions

When should Courgette Rolet Green be sown?

The recommended sowing month is April. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 12–17 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 98%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

How many courgettes does one plant produce?

With regular picking, one plant yields 10–20 fruits per season.

When are courgettes sown outdoors?

After the last frosts — from the end of April to June. It can be sown in several batches for a harvest until autumn.