🌱 Courgette 'Black Beauty'

Sowing window (UK)	April to May
Minimum soil temperature	12°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	2 cm
Spacing	90 cm apart
Days to germination	7 days
Days to harvest	55 days
Sowing method	Start under cover, transplant out
Frost hardy	No
Sun	full-sun
Watering	high
Plant family	Cucurbitaceae

When should I sow Courgette 'Black Beauty' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Courgette 'Black Beauty' from April to May. It is normally started under cover and transplanted. Wait until the soil has reached 12°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - courgette will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Courgette 'Black Beauty' need to germinate?

Courgette 'Black Beauty' needs a minimum soil temperature of 12°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Courgette 'Black Beauty'?

For Courgette 'Black Beauty', sow it 2cm deep and space plants 90cm apart.

How long does Courgette 'Black Beauty' take to grow?

Courgette 'Black Beauty' takes roughly 55 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 7 days.

Is Courgette 'Black Beauty' frost hardy?

No. Courgette 'Black Beauty' is not frost hardy. Do not put it outside until the risk of frost has passed in your area, and be ready to fleece it if a late frost is forecast.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.