A wonderful courgette with distinctive ribbed stems. It has excellent flavour and texture, never turning watery, even when quite large.

Pick it small and whole, and the flavour is reminiscent of globe artichoke hearts. Its flowers are huge too – ideal for stuffing and dipping into tempura batter.

Do at least two sowings of courgettes, splitting your packets, so that you have fruit to pick for 3-4 months at a stretch. Sow two or three different colours so they look good in the garden and on the plate.

Please note, illustrated packets are being introduced gradually over the coming months, availability may vary.

Product Description *Heritage Variety* C13 – Small/mid sized lightly ridgedzucchino from Rome, of good quality and flavour. Nutty flavour, restaurant quality courgette. Highly recommended. Growing habit: Bush Approximate seeds quantity:@45 Sow: from February – June Suggested Recipes: Nonna Angela’s Stuffed Zucchini Cirillini pasta with tomato and courgette Sun-dried Courgette with Mint and Garlic Zucchini Trifolati Reviews 2 2025 results Posted by Rod Logan on 19th Jul 2025 Have used this variety from Franchi for many years with very good results. New packet this years has been very poor – very few seeds germinated. Even allowing for this years weather on balance I think the seed is the problem. Now I feel reluctant to buy more next year