Courgette Ola Redonda is an organically grown round courgette variety. It stands out for its distinctive round, light green fruits with white speckles. The name Ola Redonda literally means “round wave” or “round shape,” referring to the characteristic appearance of this unique courgette. The plant grows compact and bushy and does not produce vines, so it does not climb and requires no support. This makes courgette Ola Redonda ideal for both raised garden beds and traditional vegetable plots. The fruits weigh on average between 250 and 300 grams and, thanks to their round shape and firm texture, are perfect for stuffing or using in a wide variety of dishes. With regular harvesting, the plant maintains a steady production, and once picked, the courgettes can be stored in a cool place for four to five weeks. Courgette Ola Redonda thrives best in full sun but can also tolerate light partial shade. The yield is good even with minimal fertilization, making it a reliable plant for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Its mild and versatile flavour makes the fruits perfect for baking, grilling, stuffing, or using in salads, stir-fries, and oven dishes. Thanks to its easy cultivation, compact growth habit, and culinary versatility, this round courgette is an excellent choice for home gardeners looking for a unique and dependable variety.
Courgettes are a very versatile and healthy vegetable that can be prepared in many different ways. Courgettes can be boiled, grilled, baked, fried, roasted, stewed, stuffed and finally very young, small courgettes (up to about 10 cm) can also be prepared raw. You can also stuff the male flowers of the courgette with, for example, goat's cheese, coat them in Tempura batter and then deep-fry. Delicious as an appetizer or snack. In short, courgette is a versatile, healthy and tasty vegetable that is well worth growing yourself. You can also make delicious soup with courgettes or shave the courgettes into long, thin slices and make a vegetarian vegetable lasagne. Because this variety takes up little space, requires little maintenance and can easily be grown in large pots, it is a vegetable variety that can be grown by anyone. Non-hardy annual.
Indoor sowing: late March - April
Outdoor sowing: late May - June (avoid frosts)
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Germinationtemp.: 20 - 22 °C
Sowing depth: 1 - 1½ cm
Plant distance: 1 meter
Plant position: sunny/sheltered
Harvest period: July - September
These plants need a continious soil temperature to ensure the best germination. The temperature must be at least 20 °C. Sow late march 1 seed sideways 1-1½ cm deep in individual pots with good sowing soil and cover with a layer of soil. Put these pots away in a propagator or heated greenhouse at at least 20 °C. Keep moist, but not waterlogged, to prevent the seeds from rotting. Lower the temperature a bit when the seeds have germinated. Harden the seedlings for 10 - 14 days of to outdoor conditions (avoid frosts), before transplanting them outdoors on a sunny plot with shelter against the wind.
Sow outdoors from late may (avoid frosts) in a well fertilized seedbed on a sunny and sheltered spot. Sow 3 seeds per hole 1-1½ cm deep and at least 1 meter apart. Cover the seeds with sowing soil. Thin to the strongest when the seedlings are large enough to handle.
Courgettes are greedy plants. Give every 14 days some liquid tomato type fertilizer when the fruits are starting to grow. They also need support and protection against slugs, snails, birds and other pests. Water around the plants and not over them to prevent the fruits from rotting.
Pick the courgettes while young and tender and pick regularly to ensure the growth of more fruits all season long. Harvest by cutting them with a knife and leave a bit of the stem on the fruit to prevent it from rotting. Some people can be allergic to the tiny bristles on courgette leaves, wearing gloves can help to prevent allergic reactions.
