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Old 01-08-2007, 08:19 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Courgettes from own seed


"John Vanini" wrote in message
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I have grown courgettes for two years now, using bought seed and have had
great success but, because, I only grow one or two courgettes, I thought
that I would save some of the seeds from this year's harvest and use
those - after all, I throw away most the packet of seeds as they become out
of date...



I have read, however, that using your own seeds may mean that the
courgette doesn't grow true and the seeds may not be virus free.



Has anyone any experience and advice on this, please?

This year one of mine grew from a seed that was left in the ground and it's
perfect