The fruits are deep green with pale stripes and slight ribbing. The flesh is firm and holds its shape in the pan, with a full, nutty flavour that bland supermarket courgettes cannot match.

The plants also produce plenty of large golden flowers, which you can stuff with ricotta, batter and fry. A proper Italian treat.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow indoors March to April in pots or modules, one seed per pot, about 2cm deep. Plant out after the last frost (late May in most of Ireland). Or sow directly outdoors from late May once the soil is warm.

☀️ Light exposure
Full sun. Courgettes need warmth and light to produce well. A sheltered, sunny spot with rich soil is ideal. They also grow well in large containers on a warm patio.

💧 Water needs
Water generously and regularly, especially once fruits start forming. Courgettes are mostly water themselves, so they drink a lot. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and keeps fruits clean.

🌡️ Germination temperature and time
Seeds germinate in 5 to 10 days at 18 to 24°C. They are large seeds and easy to handle. Sow on their side to prevent rotting. Do not sow too early as seedlings grow fast and get leggy indoors.

📏 Plant spacing and final size
Space plants 80 to 100cm apart. They need room. Each plant forms a large, spreading bush. Pick fruits at 15 to 20cm for the best flavour. If you let them grow to marrow size, the plant slows down.

🌼 Harvesting notes
Harvest July to October. Check plants every two days in peak season. Courgettes grow fast and a 15cm fruit on Monday can be a 30cm marrow by Thursday. Keep picking and the plant keeps producing.

🍽️ In the kitchen
Grilled with olive oil, ribboned raw into salads, grated into pasta, or sliced into a frittata. The flowers are stuffed with ricotta and anchovy, then lightly fried.

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Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: 2cm
📅 Sow: March to April (indoors). Plant out: late May. Or direct sow: late May
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌡️ Germination: 5 to 10 days at 18 to 24°C
📏 Spread: 80 to 100cm. Bushy habit
🪴 Container friendly: yes, large pot (40L+)
⏳ Harvest: July to October
🧪 Approx. seed quantity: 6 seeds per gram, 8g per packet

Heritage variety from Franchi Sementi, est. 1783. Open pollinated, OGM free.

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Vigorous and productive plants carry round fruits weighing 1 to 1.5kg each. Roast it, make soup, or cut it into chunks for a risotto. The flesh holds its shape when cooked, which makes it more versatile than watery butternut squash.

🌱 Sowing depth: 2–3 cm​

Harvest young for courgette-sized fruits, or leave to grow into full marrows for stuffing. Part of the Vintage 1928 range with the original Franchi catalogue artwork on the packet.

🌱 Growing at a glance
🌱 Sowing: February–July (start under cover early)
☀️ Light: Full sun, warm and sheltered
💧 Water: Regular, deep watering
🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C
📏 Growth: Compact bush, 60–90 cm spread
🪴 Spacing: 80–100 cm
⏳ Harvest: From 10–12 weeks

🌿 Growing tips
Harvest fruits young (20–25 cm) to encourage continuous production. Feed regularly once flowering begins and avoid wetting foliage to reduce the risk of mildew.

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These five varieties are the ones that make an Italian kitchen in autumn: pumpkin for risotto, fennel for salad, carrots that store through winter.

What you get

• Delica F1 Squash — dark green kabocha type pumpkin, sweet flesh, roasts in 40 minutes
• Uchiki Kuri Squash — Japanese red kuri, chestnut flavour, one squash feeds a family of four
• Zucchetta Tromba d’Albenga — Ligurian heirloom climbing squash, grows up not out, good for small gardens
• Carrot Flakkee Gigante — bred for late season, pulls in October and stores for months
• Fennel Mantovano — heritage bulbing fennel, the base of half of Northern Italy’s autumn cooking

Save 16% vs buying individually.

From your wellies to your belly. Grow it, cook it, eat it.

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The skin softens when roasted, so there is no need to peel it. Cut in half, roast until tender, scoop the flesh into a blender with stock and seasoning. Dinner in 40 minutes. Stores well for three to four months after harvest.

🌿 Plants are vigorous and highly productive, developing long trailing vines that perform best in open ground or spacious garden beds.

🌱 Growing information

🌱 Seeds can be sown indoors from March to May, or sown directly outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. When transplanting, handle young plants carefully to avoid disturbing the roots.

☀️ Uchiki Kuri needs full sun to grow well and ripen fruits properly.

💧 Water regularly, especially while fruits are forming. Try to water at soil level and avoid wetting the leaves.

🌡️ Under warm conditions, seeds usually germinate within 7–14 days.

📏 Allow plenty of space for growth, planting 100–150 cm apart to accommodate the trailing vines.

⏳ Harvest from September to October, once the skin has hardened and the stem has dried. After harvest, cure fruits for about 10 days in a warm, dry place to improve storage life. Mulching around plants helps retain moisture and supports healthy growth.

📊 Technical growing data

🌱 Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
📅 Sowing period: March–May
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days
📏 Growth habit: Trailing vine
🪴 Spacing: 100–150 cm
⏳ Harvest: September–October
🔢 Seeds per packet: approx. standard quantity

🌿 Tips & kitchen use

• Harvest only when the skin is fully hardened

• Cure before storage for longer shelf life

• Excellent for roasting, soups, and winter meals

🍲 Simple serving idea – Roasted Uchiki Kuri Soup

Roast the squash until soft, then simmer with onion, garlic, and vegetable stock. Blend until smooth, season to taste, and finish with cream and pumpkin seeds if desired.

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🌿 The Best Vegetable Seeds Bundle Ireland Has to Offer

This vegetable seeds bundle Ireland brings together 12 rare Italian heirloom varieties from the legendary 1928 Franchi Sementi catalogue.

The Vintage Orto Collection draws inspiration from the historic 1928 Franchi Sementi catalogue, a time when vegetables were selected for flavour, resilience and authenticity.

Founded in Bergamo in 1783, Franchi Sementi remains one of Europe’s oldest family-run seed houses. BloomySeeds is the Irish stockist of Franchi Sementi seed.

Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Grow your own food with authentic Italian heritage seeds, delivered free across Ireland.

WHAT MAKES THIS COLLECTION SPECIAL

🌿 12 curated Italian heirloom varieties
🇮🇹  Inspired by the 1928 Franchi catalogue
🌱 open pollinated & OGM free
🌾 Suitable for seed saving
🍅 Selected for flavour, not transport
🚚 Free Shipping across Ireland
📦 Exclusive curated bundle

🥕 The 12 Varieties Included

Tomato ‘Red Pear’ – Indeterminate Italian heirloom
Marrow ‘Vintage Dwarf of Italy’ – Compact bush variety
Carrot ‘Vintage Half Length’ – Sweet traditional type
Lettuce ‘Vintage Blond’ – slow bolting crisphead
Radish ‘Vintage Gaudry’ – Early French red variety
Radicchio ‘Tonda di Verona’ – Classic Italian winter chicory
Cucumber ‘Vintage Marketmore Half Length’ – Outdoor ridge type
Spinach ‘Vintage Matador’ – Cold-resistant heirloom
Swiss Chard ‘Vintage Costa Verde’ – Perpetual spinach type
Rocket ‘Vintage Cultivated’ – Italian arugula
Basil ‘Vintage from Genova’ – Classic Genovese basil
Parsley ‘Vintage Common Flat Leaf’ – Traditional Italian flat leaf

Why choose vintage varieties?

Because flavour matters.
Because heritage matters.
Because real gardens deserve character.

Limited seasonal availability. 🌿 The Best Vegetable Seeds Bundle Ireland Has to Offer

Explore our full Vintage 1928 collection or browse our individual flower seeds.

Inspired by Franchi Sementi, Italy’s oldest seed house founded in 1783.

When to sow

March to May in Ireland. Start tomatoes and basil indoors in March or April. Sow rocket, radish and spinach direct from April. Courgette and cucumber go out in May when the ground is warm.

How to grow

One kit, one season, no experience required. Sow two or three varieties first, leave the rest for May. Every packet includes full instructions with Irish-specific timing. If a seedling dies, the packet usually has enough seeds to try again.

Recipe idea

Panzanella with what you grow. Tear two slices of stale bread, add three sliced tomatoes, a handful of rocket, fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil and a teaspoon of red wine vinegar. Leave for ten minutes. That is the whole recipe.

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Vigorous climbing habit means it grows vertically on a trellis or fence, saving ground space. One of the most productive squash varieties you can grow. The young fruits are excellent sliced thin and fried in olive oil.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow from April to June in pots or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Cover lightly and keep the soil evenly moist.
☀️ Light exposure
Requires full sun to develop flavour, sweetness and strong growth.
💧 Water needs
Water generously and consistently, especially during fruit formation. Avoid waterlogging.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates in 7–14 days under warm, steady temperatures.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Transplant seedlings 80–100 cm apart. Vigorous climbing habit; provide trellis or support.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
📅 Sow: April–June
☀️ Light: full sun
🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days
📏 Height: climbing variety
🪴 Spacing: 80–100 cm
⏳ Harvest: July–October
🔢 Seeds: approx. 4 g

When to sow

April to May indoors, outside from late May. This variety is a climber, so it needs a fence, trellis or arch. It can also be left to trail along the ground.

How to grow

Treat it like a courgette but give it a vertical structure to climb. The plant is more drought-tolerant than standard courgettes once established. Harvest the fruits at 30 to 40cm for best flavour.

Recipe idea

Zucchetta fritte. Slice into rounds, dust with flour, fry in olive oil until golden. A pinch of salt. That is it. In Liguria they eat this with every meal in summer.

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