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- Q.How Often Do You Apply Calcium To Courgettes - Rotten courgettes, lack of calicum? How may times do I need to give my courgettes calicum?
- Q.Marrow End Rot - My marrows and courgettes grow to about 4 inchesthen suffer from end rot, those that do survive will not grow ...
- Q.Mystery Squash/Zucchini - I have a plant growing in my garden that I did not plant. I think it came from a pack ...
- Q.How Can I Prevent My Courgette Plants From Vine Borers? - I have successfully grown courgettes for a number of years without problems. This year all the plants died practically overnight, ...
- Q.How To Save Seeds From Home Grown Courgettes - How big does a courgette have to be, that its seeds are viable to sow?
- Q.My Courgette - my courgette has got brown leaves and the leaves have gone brittle. all the other leave a green
- Q.Shall I Plant Out My Courgette Plants? - I have 3 x 3 courgette plants in a tub and they are getting bigger by the day. They are ...
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shelley on
December 21, 2010Q.How Often Do You Apply Calcium to Courgettes
Rotten courgettes, lack of calicum? How may times do I need to give my courgettes calicum?
Answered by
Nikki on
December 21, 2010
Certified ExpertA.Blossom end rot is a common issue when growing zucchini (squash), as well as tomatoes, and yes, this is due to a calcium deficiency. The best way to add calcium to your garden is with compost, as most compost is fairly rich in calcium (which the addition of lime or eggshells to your pile can ensure). You also don't need to worry about over applying calcium, which is another common issue. Another approach to adding calcium is to find an organic calcium foliar spray that you can spray directly on the plants (follow the directions). Generally, you only need to add calcium on an as needed basis.
These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossom-end-rot-causes-and-treatment.htm
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- Asked by
marrow on
August 8, 2011Q.Marrow End Rot
My marrows and courgettes grow to about 4 inchesthen suffer from end rot, those that do survive will not grow any bigger than 5inches I always polinate them but this does not make any difference .the soil PH is 7. 0
- Answered by
Heather on
August 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article may help with the ens rot:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossom-end-rot-causes-and-treatment.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 27, 2011Q.Mystery Squash/Zucchini
I have a plant growing in my garden that I did not plant. I think it came from a pack of bird seed. When I first saw it, I thought it was a courgette, but then it started trailing along the ground and now has climbed up my fence. It is very big and has big yellow flowers and a round fruit, but the flowers keep dying and then the 'fruit' rots and drops off when it gets to the size of a golf ball. Do you have any ideas?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 28, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is most likely a pumpkin. They frequently become volunteer plants due to their use at Halloween. The birds eat the discarded seeds from the trash and sometimes drop them as they are flying or a pumpkin ends up in the compost pile and a seed survives and is "planted" when the compost is spread. The fruit rotting and dropping off is likely due to poor pollination.
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dianagraham52 on
July 20, 2019
CityQ.How can I prevent my courgette plants from vine borers?
I have successfully grown courgettes for a number of years without problems. This year all the plants died practically overnight, I think because of an infestaion of vine borers. How can I prevent this happening again?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It's best to treat the vines when they are young. Here's how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/vine-borers-zucchini.htm
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Anonymous on
October 15, 2019Q.how to save seeds from home grown courgettes
How big does a courgette have to be, that its seeds are viable to sow?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 15, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It's a good question, but I don't think the size of the fruit is necessarily the determining factor for harvesting viable seeds. "Courgettes," also known as zuchinni squash, are usually harvested while they're small and tender. I'm attaching a link to a great article about squash seeds.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-seed-harvesting.htm
There is a specific process involved that should help you determine which seeds are viable.
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tonymdd2 on
May 15, 2020
cv64ggQ.My Courgette
my courgette has got brown leaves and the leaves have gone brittle. all the other leave a green
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the damage.
In the meantime, this article will offer some insight:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/zucchini-squash-diseases.htm
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Helsplum on
June 20, 2024
ExmouthQ.Shall I Plant Out My Courgette Plants?
I have 3 x 3 courgette plants in a tub and they are getting bigger by the day. They are starting to flower etc and I don't know whether I should be planting them out or leaving them in the tub?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 20, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Ultimately, this is up to you. They may produce more in ground, but the spot must be prepared to plant, beforehand. As well, make sure not to disturb the root system while you are transplanting.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/growing-zucchini.htm
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