Courgette question

mashauk · « **on:** April 16, 2008, 00:18 »

Due to a misunderstanding, OH has put our courgettes out today, in pots. I think it's far too early and want to bring them back in again tomorrow, it's quite cold tonight. Would I be doing more harm than good?

peapod · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2008, 00:40 »

me and OH have them misunderstandings too
usually when the pots have leaked water all over the window sill

cant help you with this one, Im still trying to decide if I like em enough to grow em
:roll:

Trillium · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2008, 03:24 »

Courgettes are very sensitive to the cold and shouldn't be out until the temps are quite warm, or the greenhouse is quite warm.

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:50 »

Agree with Trill, (have to!).

Even if there is no frost, they hate the cold. Having said that, looked at the extended forecast & after the next day or so, its predicited to get warmer up to the end of the month, so you may get away with it, exspecially if you can cover them up.

But beware, weather can change again & you can get frosts well into May. One sniff of those & it's 'goobye courgettes'.

Decision is yours!

richyrich7 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2008, 11:06 »

me tto I'm with Trill and DD. (sounds like bird food and a pint )

anyway I'd get 'em out & back in pots 5" or so if you can and keep them warm.

mashauk · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2008, 11:07 »

Well they had to stay out last night, it was about midnight when I was informed they were out, brought them in this morning, and we'll see how they got on, there was no frost last night, but it was cold.

Aidy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2008, 19:54 »

dont worry to much if they dont survive, there is plenty of time to re-sow, Mine will be started at the end of the month, this is one plant I never start early, after three weeks of cropping you will be sick of them, as will your neighbours.

gobs · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2008, 21:23 »

How true!

richyrich7 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2008, 21:25 »

Noo we love 'em even after 3 weeks of them.

noshed · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2008, 21:35 »

I haven't sowed mine yet.

mashauk · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2008, 22:07 »

Quote from: "Aidy"

dont worry to much if they dont survive, there is plenty of time to re-sow, Mine will be started at the end of the month, this is one plant I never start early, after three weeks of cropping you will be sick of them, as will your neighbours.

I'll have to buy more seeds if they die, I only got 7 in the packet! I got sick of them last year, I even still have some in the freezer, so bought a different variety this year.

MarkG · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2008, 20:24 »

I'll happily have all your unwanted courgettes, we love them. Gently cooked in a frying pan with olive oil, mixed herbs and mushrooms, they taste great. Sometimes add tomatoes, bacon and capers. yum yum. Serve with cous cous or pasta. Probably have that twice a week.

gobs · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2008, 20:30 »

And if you left the courgettes out they would taste much better and be more nutritious.

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