Topic: Courgettes

[killerflies]

Another quickie for ye..........

My Zuboda Courgettes say to plant outside in April  but I was wondering if it is a bit early to germinate indoors now and get a good head start.

How long does it take the seeds to germinate and get to plant outside-able size?

I got a present of smallish courgette plants last year and didnt have to contend with all of this planning  :P

Also, what would ye say was the best fertiliser regimen for courgettes. I know that they need more potassium when fruiting but it there such thing as "bonus" potassium?

[Deb P]

I start mine off in late April, plant out early June. Fertiliser, I just use the odd handful of pelleted chicken manure, and a seaweed based liquid feed when I remember. They usually do very well even if you don't feed them! ;D

[betula]

They normally germinate quickly :)

[Jeannine]

Late April/May and just chicken  berries like deb said but usually I don't bother

[Hyacinth]

Late April/May and just chicken  berries like deb said but usually I don't bother

And no need to bother at all this year J....trust me, I'm The Champ 8) ;D

[killerflies]

Lovely, thanks for that info!

Ill hold off so.