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Courgette ‘Ronde de Nice’
Courgette ‘Ronde de Nice’: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
‘Ronde de Nice’ is a courgette variety of Cucurbita pepo, in the cucurbit family, recognised by its rounded fruits. Their green skin has lighter marbling, with its intensity varying between fruits. This spherical shape sets it apart from the long courgettes commonly used in slices. It remains a courgette eaten young, rather than a small pumpkin whose use depends on full maturity.The plant has a bush habit, with short stems and large leaves arranged around its centre. It does not develop the long trailing stems of many squash varieties, but its foliage still occupies a substantial area. Leaves are broad and more or less lobed, with a surface that is often rough and strong leaf stalks. The fruits appear near the base, below or between the leaves. A low-growing outline therefore does not mean the plant takes up no space.This annual herb completes its cycle during the favourable season and…
