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Old 18-05-2006, 04:27 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Saw somewhere recently where climbing courgette seed is available. Has
anyone any experience of growing these and if so where can I buy the seed?

Trevor
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Old 18-05-2006, 06:11 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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"Trevor" writes:
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| Saw somewhere recently where climbing courgette seed is available. Has
| anyone any experience of growing these and if so where can I buy the seed?

Any non-bush (trailing) marrow will do. Marrow in French is courge,
and they are the same plant. Varieties sold as courgettes are
marginally better at producing when repeatedly cut young, but there
isn't much in it.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
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Old 20-05-2006, 07:16 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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According to Sarah Raven theres only one climbing variety:


http://www.thecuttinggarden.com/html...&pre vnext=no


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