As a bit of a scientific blind chance, you could always try saving some of
its seeds.

I have never done this with courgettes, but a few years ago got some
wonderful peppers from plants grown from a supermarket eating pepper.

The rot thing might be as much to do with the site, and the queer summer we
are having. My Father used to grow marrows in his compost heap, but it didnt
work for Grandfather, and didnt for me either.

Good Luck


John

"Peter James" wrote in message
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I purchased two small courgette plants from my local garden centre back
in March/April. One was the variety "Ambassador" a F1 hybrid that seems
to be well recommended in the gardening web sites. It has been a
conspicuous failure. Every fruit so far has rotted off before it gets
to a size worth picking. The other, alas I don't know the variety as
I've lost the plant label has been wonderful. A very heavy and healthy
cropper. This plant started producing fruits at the start of May. But
alas, I don't know its name or variety. Oh well, maybe blind chance
will do the same next year.