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Title: Courgettes
Post by: killerflies on March 24, 2008, 19:20:28

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?

Title: Re: Courgettes
Post by: Deb P on March 24, 2008, 19:37:45

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

Title: Re: Courgettes
Post by: betula on March 24, 2008, 19:39:49

They normally germinate quickly :)

Title: Re: Courgettes
Post by: Jeannine on March 24, 2008, 19:54:38

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

Title: Re: Courgettes
Post by: Hyacinth on March 24, 2008, 20:01:00

Quote from: Jeannine on March 24, 2008, 19:54:38

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

Title: Re: Courgettes
Post by: killerflies on April 01, 2008, 10:00:20

Lovely, thanks for that info!

Ill hold off so.