Courgette Nimba Seeds

A fast maturing courgette producing smooth mid green fruits on strong compact plants bringing early reliable harvests to gardens raised beds and tunnels.

 

Courgette Nimba is valued for its very early cropping and steady production of uniform tender fruits. Plants grow with a tidy open habit that keeps fruits clean and easy to harvest while encouraging continuous growth through the season. The flavour is mild and versatile with soft flesh that suits grilling sautéing and everyday kitchen use.

 

Nimba performs well in cooler summers and is known for its resilience in mixed weather making it a dependable choice for gardeners seeking early results. It thrives in full sun with fertile moisture retentive soil and continues producing generously when harvested regularly.

 

 

Seed Qty Approx 1.5 grams

 

Sowing and planting

Sow indoors from April to May or outdoors from late May once the soil has warmed

Germination takes approximately seven to fourteen days at eighteen to twenty two degrees Celsius

Grow in fertile moisture retentive soil in full sun

Height fifty to seventy centimetres

Spread seventy to ninety centimetres

Harvest from June to September

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds on their side into moist compost and cover lightly

Grow on in bright warm conditions then harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

For direct sowing place seeds into prepared soil and cover lightly

Space plants around eighty to ninety centimetres apart for strong open growth

 

Growing and maintenance

Harvest fruits when young for the best flavour and texture

Feed regularly through the season to support continuous cropping

Water during dry spells but avoid waterlogging

Remove older leaves to improve airflow and make harvesting easier

 

Uses and benefits

Very early cropping

Smooth tender fruits

Compact productive plants

Excellent for everyday cooking

Ideal for gardens raised beds and tunnels

 

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