Courgette Genovese - Early Harvest, organic seeds, heirloom

Cucurbita pepo

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Very productive, early cropping variety with smooth green fruits (no ribbing) and an open bush habit for easy harvesting. Excellent flavour. Medium-early and high yielding—first harvest around 55 days (earlier under cover). Sow Apr–Jun, harvest Jul–Aug.

Early, heavy cropping courgette with clean, smooth fruits and fast picking.
Great for regular harvests of tender young courgettes for fresh use and preserving.

• Organic seeds (EU)

• Non-GMO, untreated seeds

• Very productive, early cropping variety

• Open bush habit (easy to see and harvest fruits)

• Smooth green fruits with no ribbing

• Excellent flavour; best picked young

• First harvest around 55 days (earlier with greenhouse/hotbed seedlings)

• Sow: Apr–Jun | Harvest: Jul–Aug

DESCRIPTION

‘Genovese’ is valued for high yields and early harvests. The fruits are smooth, evenly green and free of ribbing, making them easy to prep in the kitchen and attractive for fresh use.

The open bush habit speeds up harvesting, and frequent picking keeps plants producing steadily. Harvest young for the best tenderness and flavour—perfect for salads, cooking, preserving, and even creative uses like jams.

GROWING GUIDE

• Start under cover: sow in pots in April (one seed per pot); seedlings grown in a greenhouse/hotbed can crop earlier

• Plant out: after the risk of frost has passed (often late May / early June)

• Direct sow outdoors: once soil is warm (late May / June)

• 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

• Harvest: pick young fruits and harvest 2–3x/week for continuous cropping

MINI FAQ

Can I get an earlier harvest under cover?
Yes—raising seedlings in a greenhouse or hotbed typically speeds up the first harvest.

When is the first harvest?
Around 55 days, depending on temperature and growing conditions.

How do I keep it producing?
Pick frequently and don’t let fruits grow oversized.

Is it good for preserving?
Yes—young fruits are excellent for preserving and versatile kitchen use.

Packet 6 seeds