Mr. Fothergill’s Courgette Black Star – Dark, High-Yielding Summer Courgettes

Grow sleek, dark green courgettes with Mr. Fothergill’s Black Star, a vigorous variety known for its high yields and tender, flavoursome fruits. Ideal for grilling, roasting, stuffing, or fresh salads, Black Star adds both taste and style to your summer harvest. Perfect for garden beds, allotments, and large containers.

🌱 Key Features

• Vigorous Variety: Produces abundant, uniform fruits throughout summer

• Dark Green Fruits: Smooth, glossy courgettes with tender flesh

• Tender & Flavourful: Perfect for fresh eating or cooked dishes

• High-Yielding: Reliable production over the summer months

• Versatile Use: Ideal for grilling, roasting, stuffing, or salads

🌿 Sow & Grow

• Sow Outdoors: April–June directly into fertile, well-drained soil

• Growing Position: Full sun for best fruit development

• Spacing: 60–90 cm between plants to allow for spreading growth

• Harvest: From mid-summer onwards; pick fruits regularly while young and tender

Perfect for gardeners seeking a reliable and productive summer courgette — Black Star delivers dark, tasty vegetables all season long. 🌿