Courgette 'Ambassador’

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£8.95
Edible
Fruiting

Buy the Courgette 'Ambassador' plant and enjoy a high-yield zucchini harvest with minimal effort. This easy courgette plant is perfect for both small pots and spacious gardens, making it a UK-friendly courgette choice for any gardener.

Key Features

  • Compact Design: Space-saving, ideal for limited areas.
  • High-Yield Zucchini: Produces abundant, uniform dark green glossy fruits.
  • Versatile Planting: Suitable for pots, containers, and garden beds.
  • Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain with minimal care.
  • UK Climate Adapted: Thrives in the UK's conditions, resistant to common pests.

Growing Instructions

  • Sowing Details: Plant seeds at a depth of 1.5cm between April and June. Germination occurs within 5-10 days.
  • Planting Conditions: Use well-drained, humus-rich soil and ensure full sun exposure. Space plants 90cm apart to allow ample growth.

Maintenance Tips

  • Fertilization: Feed every 14 days with tomato-type fertilizer once fruits develop.
  • Pruning: Trim side shoots to promote better fruit production.
  • Pest Management: Resistant to common diseases like mildew, but monitor for any signs and address promptly.

Harvesting Information

Harvest your courgettes when they reach a uniform size, typically 6-8cm long, for the best flavor and texture. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production throughout the growing season.

Nutritional Benefits

  • Rich in Vitamins: High in pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, E, and folic acid.
  • Healthy and Delicious: Perfect for various culinary uses like frying with garlic butter or stuffing.

Enhance your kitchen garden with the reliable Courgette 'Ambassador' plant today. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners. Explore our Courgette Plants and Best Sellers collections for more options.

Details

Courgette 'Ambassador' produces high yields of dark green fruits with crisp white flesh. This variety is compact and disease-resistant, making it ideal for containers and small gardens. It matures early, ensuring a steady supply of delicious courgettes all summer long.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from mid-summer to autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

What's Included

Plugs: Receive healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Pots: Get large, ready-to-plant courgette plants in 9cm pots. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your garden or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Delivery & Guarantee

Fast & Secure Delivery: We ship orders the same or next day, ensuring fast delivery via tracked Royal Mail or Parcel Force for larger items.

Shipping is FREE on all orders £60+

Bespoke & Secure Packaging: Our plants travel in custom packaging we've perfected over the years, arriving in excellent condition, thoroughly inspected, trimmed, and prepped.

100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Unknown
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time April to May
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Half-Hardy
Growth Rate Fast
Spacing 60cm
Height and Spread 45cm x 90cm
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Courgette 'Ambassador’”

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How To Plant
Plant Care

Courgette 'Ambassador' is a reliable variety producing high yields of dark green fruits with crisp white flesh, ideal for a variety of dishes.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from mid-summer to autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

Courgette 'Ambassador' is a reliable variety producing high yields of dark green fruits with crisp white flesh, ideal for a variety of dishes.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from mid-summer to autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

Our plants are carefully packaged to arrive safely. If your order is damaged, contact our customer service within 48 hours for a replacement or refund.

How long does delivery take?

We deliver the best quality plants in the fastest time possible, usually within 3 days in the UK.

What if I need extra help with planting or growing?

If you need extra help, call our customer service or chat with us online for consulting. We are here to ensure your happiness and make gardening easy and fun.

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