Cucurbita pepo 'Romanesco Latino'

A compact dual-purpose summer squash cultivar, producing pale green and dark green striped, ridged, courgettes which are renowned for their nutty and excellent sweet flavour. They are ready to harvest when approximately 15-20cm (6-8in) in length. These are produced over a long period from July to October, as long as the developing fruits are regularly picked. The fruits can also be left to develop as marrows and are best harvested before exceeding 10cm (4in) in diameter and 40cm (16in) long, when they will still retain their sweetness and firm texture. The plant's relatively compact habit makes it suitable for growing in containers on the patio, where border space is limited. The bright yellow flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and can also be picked and used in cooking.