Courgette Ortolana di Faenza, organic seeds

Cucubrita pepo

Medium-early, high-yielding variety. First harvest around 48 days. Transplant outdoors after frost. Young fruits are especially tasty—great for preserving, salads, and even jams.

A productive courgette that starts early and keeps cropping when picked regularly.
Perfect if you want plenty of tender young fruits for fresh eating and preserving.

Organic seeds (EU)
Medium-early, high-yielding variety
First harvest often around 48 days
Best picked young for top tenderness and flavour
Great for: fresh use, salads, cooking, preserving, jams
Start as seedlings; transplant outdoors after frost
Where to grow: outdoor beds / greenhouse / sunny plots
Frequent picking = longer harvest season

DESCRIPTION

‘Ortolana di Faenza’ is valued for early performance and strong yields. The young fruits are particularly tender and mild, making them ideal for salads, quick cooking, and preserving.

Harvest regularly to keep the plant producing over a long season. This simple habit is the key to getting the best flavour and the highest total yield.

GROWING GUIDE

Start indoors: sow in pots in April (one seed per pot)
Transplant outside: after the risk of frost has passed
Sow depth: 2–3 cm
Spacing: 80–100 cm between plants
Site: full sun, sheltered position, rich fertile soil
Water: keep moisture consistent; water at the base
Feeding: compost + moderate feeding during fruiting
Harvest: pick young fruits and harvest 2–3 times per week for continuous cropping