[Tugster]

I was given 3 of these plants and told they were either Cucumbers or Courgettes. I am not sure which one it is and need to get it in the soil if its Courgette, otherwise its a life in the greenhouse if its Cucumber.

[Aidy]

My guess due to the size is courgette, cant see any tendrills coming off to climb with.

[dereklane]

The size of the cotyledon look more courgette-like - larger, that is.

cheers,

Derek

[Tugster]

Thanks people. Now if I plant them at the allotment tomorrow. How far apart should they be, I know they need some space.

[dereklane]

a metre between is good - you may be able to go slightly less. Are you likely to get any frosts before June, because they'll die if you do.

[Tugster]

I have raised beds and tend to put things a little closer. I will space them as close to a metre as I can though. I am not sure about the weather, one week snow, the other I get sunburnt. What a mess the weather is at the moment. If the weather says we are going to get frost, will they be ok if I cover them up?

[dereklane]

I keep them indoors until after the last frost - they will die if the frost is even a bit keen. Fleece helps, but if there is any frost it may still get in.