Zucchini 'Bush Baby'

A true baby zucchini, Bush Baby's fruits are true miniatures and ready to harvest at 10-15cm. When picked they are better proportioned than full-size zucchinis picked young. Fruits are dark green with distinctive stripes. ‘Bush Baby’ is something of a cross between a courgette and a baby marrow. It is a prolific producer of tasty striped fruits which are best picked when 10 to 12 cm long. Plant from November through to early January.

When to sow: September - November
Where to sow: Direct or in pots
Depth to sow: 2cm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add   lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants: 90cm; Between rows: 150cm

      
Directions:  Plant seed in the garden in November or under cover during September in 10cm pots.. As zucchini make large plants give them a good 90cm between plants and 150cm between rows.