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Custard White
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Cream white flat squash scalloped edge looks a bit like a pie. Fine taste. Best enjoyed fresh due to its short storage life (max 2 weeks)
Description
[70 Days] An old heirloom variety of courgette. A heavy cropper that produces flat white fruit, grown for the summer. Despite the large quantity of fruit, this plant produces it's best enjoyed fresh from harvest as unlike other squash the shelf life is limited to 10-14 days (2 weeks) maximum.
Best harvested once the patty pan has turned completely white - pale white/green it still needs longer on the vine and is one of the most common mistakes harvestings when under-ripe!
Custard White Details
- Sun
- Partial
- Average Germination Time
- 7 - 10 Days
- Sowing Method
- Start in Pots / Trays
- Grow in Greenhouse
- Optional for Early Crop
- Packet Seed Count
- 10
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Cream white flat squash scalloped edge looks a bit like a pie. Fine taste. Best enjoyed fresh due to its short storage life (max 2 weeks)