COURGETTES

how do we grow courgettes?

To make sure we deliver the best quality Courgettes – we follow these important steps:

1. First, we begin by selecting the highest quality seed varieties. The things we look out for: straightness, length, colour (nice dark green) disease and pest resistance and most importantly they must be nice and tasty.
2. Preparing the land is as important as selecting the best seed varieties. We take special care to look after soil structure and texture thus ensuring the best possible water and nutrient holding capacity – all essential nutrients for plant growth.
3. All our delicious courgettes are hand harvested when they reach 15-20cm long to ensure we select the very best produce.
4. As soon as they are harvested, we pack them directly into crates in the field and cool them immediately to lock in freshness.
5. From there, we keep the temperature low and deliver them to supermarket shelves across the country. Some are packed in a convenient 3 pack in MAP (modified air packaging) – a special breathable film controlling the respiration rate which keeps them fresher and tastier for longer.