Courgette Twitter Seeds | Heavy Cropping Green Variety | Fosters Seeds

Courgette Twitter is a dependable, high-yielding bush variety bred to provide a continuous supply of attractive, dark green fruits throughout the summer. The compact yet vigorous plants establish quickly and begin cropping early, producing beautifully uniform courgettes with smooth, glossy skins and tender, creamy flesh. Suitable for both experienced gardeners and beginners, Twitter is an excellent choice for anyone looking for reliable harvests with minimal maintenance.

The fruits are best picked when they reach approximately 15 to 20 cm in length, when their flavour is at its sweetest and their texture is firm and succulent. Regular harvesting encourages the plants to continue flowering and setting new fruits over many weeks, providing a generous supply from just a few plants. Whether grilled, roasted, stuffed, spiralised or added to stir-fries, soups and summer salads, Courgette Twitter delivers outstanding culinary versatility together with excellent eating quality.

Sowing & Propagation

Sow seeds from April to May indoors in individual 7.5 cm pots filled with quality seed compost. Place each seed on its edge approximately 2 cm deep and maintain a temperature of 18 to 21°C. Germination usually takes 7 to 10 days under warm conditions.

Alternatively, sow directly outdoors during late May or early June, once the soil has warmed and all risk of frost has passed. Harden off indoor-grown plants before transplanting into their final growing position. Space plants approximately 90 cm apart to allow room for their bushy habit to develop.

Growing On

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with plenty of well-rotted compost or manure. Water generously throughout the growing season, especially during dry weather, and apply a balanced liquid feed once flowering begins to encourage continuous cropping.

Keep the area around the plants weed free and harvest fruits regularly to maintain productivity. Good airflow around the foliage helps minimise the risk of powdery mildew later in the season. Thanks to its compact bush habit, Courgette Twitter is equally well suited to raised beds, traditional vegetable plots and large patio containers.

Harvesting

Harvest from July through October, picking fruits while they are young and tender for the finest flavour and texture. Frequent harvesting encourages the plants to continue producing fresh flowers and fruits throughout the season. The edible yellow flowers can also be harvested and used in a variety of culinary dishes.

Key Features

• Heavy cropping bush variety
• Smooth, glossy dark green fruits
• Excellent flavour and texture
• Early and continuous cropping
• Compact, vigorous plants
• Easy to grow
• Suitable for gardens, allotments and containers
• Harvest from July to October
• Ideal for fresh cooking and freezing
• Perfect for UK growing conditions

Courgette Twitter is an excellent variety for gardeners seeking reliable performance and abundant harvests. Its vigorous growth, attractive dark green fruits and long cropping season make it an ideal choice for producing delicious home-grown courgettes throughout the summer and into autumn.