Easy to grow for summer crops. The Courgette and Summer Squash Collection includes one packet each of Black Beauty Glossy, very dark green fruits, good flavour and texture. Average 8 seeds. Grisette de Provence Tapering fruits, flecked with grey, popular in France. Average 8 seeds. Di Nizza Round mid green fruits, thin skin and excellent flavour. Average 8 seeds. Golden Zucchini Bright golden-yellow tender, cylindrical fruits. Average 8 seeds. Patty Pan Pale green flattened fruits with a scallop edge, great texture. Average 8 seeds. Yellow Scallop Bright yellow fruits with a scallop edge and distinct flavour. Average 8 seeds. Sow indoors, March to May, 1.5cm deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Gradually harden off and plant out, late May to June, when frosts are over. Allow 60cm between plants. Or sow outdoors in final position during May, 1.5cm deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 60cm between sowing positions. Sow two seeds on edge per position. Early sowings benefit from cloche protection. Thin to leave the stronger plant. Keep plants well watered. Harvest: July to October.