On Fri, 08 May 2009 00:17:51 +0100, Judith Smith
wrote:

Do you think there is much advantage over growing in open ground
rather than say in 10 inch pots?

I have only grown courgettes in open ground. Judging from their habit
and root system, 10 inch pots sound tight.
They are greedy plants and eager to show the results. At certain times
last year it was almost impossible to give away the numerous surplus
courgettes!
Apparently they do freeze OK.

Jiri B - "compost mentis" in North Staffs.