Cucurbita pepo 'Romanesco'
courgette 'Romanesco'
A popular Italian variety producing small to medium sized, lightly ridged courgettes that carry a slightly nutty flavour. It is a heavy cropper and will produce fruits through the Summer and early Autumn, if regularly picked
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | Green | |
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
A small genus of climbing or trailing, annual herbaceous fruits. Several edible species are cultivated for food and other uses. Native to Central and South America. Solitary, star-shaped flowers are usually golden-yellow. Leaves are palmately lobed, covered with tiny, prickly hairs
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Start indoors from February to May, sowing in individual pots with seeds on their side about 1.5cm deep. Harden off before transplanting outdoors to final growing position. Or sow direct March to July when the air temperature is above 18C. See cucurbit cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required. Regular harvesting extends cropping
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews
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