care of courgettes
My first try at growing courgettes has been a great success and they are
cropping very well. I am surprised that I havn't had to worry about pollination and have not seen anything that looks like a male flower, maybe just beginners luck. My query is that the thick stems and leaves may be stopping some fruit forming properly, do they need defoliating at all ? |
hillier wrote:
My first try at growing courgettes has been a great success and they are cropping very well. I am surprised that I havn't had to worry about pollination and have not seen anything that looks like a male flower, maybe just beginners luck. My query is that the thick stems and leaves may be stopping some fruit forming properly, do they need defoliating at all ? The male flowers are fairly inconspicuous, so easy to miss. No need to defoliate, the stems won't cause any problems. -- A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. -- Winston Churchill |
hillier wrote:
My first try at growing courgettes has been a great success and they are cropping very well. I am surprised that I havn't had to worry about pollination and have not seen anything that looks like a male flower, maybe just beginners luck. My query is that the thick stems and leaves may be stopping some fruit forming properly, do they need defoliating at all ? More leaves and stems = more fruit. The main problem you face is finding enough different ways of cooking courgettes not to get bored with them. I recommend stir fried with a hint of fresh chilli pepper. Towards the end of the season you can also do marrow & ginger soup. Regards, Martin Brown |
"Martin Brown" wrote in message ... hillier wrote: My first try at growing courgettes has been a great success and they are cropping very well. I am surprised that I havn't had to worry about pollination and have not seen anything that looks like a male flower, maybe just beginners luck. My query is that the thick stems and leaves may be stopping some fruit forming properly, do they need defoliating at all ? More leaves and stems = more fruit. The main problem you face is finding enough different ways of cooking courgettes not to get bored with them. I recommend stir fried with a hint of fresh chilli pepper. Towards the end of the season you can also do marrow & ginger soup.//////or you can mash it up....add some water,sugar and yeast and allow to stand for two to three weeks or so and then decanter....makes a pleasant drink.........H Regards, Martin Brown |
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