[new_2_veg]

well i took a risk and planted 2 from seed, they both come true and  now have 3 big leafs on.

what i wanted to know was how they grow? on the ground or do i need to train them upwards then they get to that stage?

thanks

nathan

[Spon]

Just let them grow on the ground, nathan.

[new_2_veg]

ok thanks, i will dig the pots into the ground in the tunnel then

nathan

[Sadgit]

and feed them

[GrannieAnnie]

Apparently the French grow them up canes.  There was a lady on The Big Dig programme who made a tent of 4 canes and she said they took up less space that way.

I grow mine on the ground, but when its very wet, I sometimes put a brick or something under the fruits that are on the ground so they don't rot.  They take up a fair amount of room!

[new_2_veg]

ive got a near empty tunnel at the moment so space isnt to much of a problem, i thought i had hear about peple growing them up-wards!

at what point should i feed them?

[Spon]

If your ground has been manured prior to planting, they will not need much feeding - if any at all. They are quite greedy plants, and I tend to feed them with a nettle tea about once a week.

[new_2_veg]

what other kind of food can i give them? and also from what point ie plant size etc

thanks

nathan

[muntjac]

liquid manure is fine ,just stand back n water well   remember courgettes are only baby marrows ,so the more you feed em n ferget em the bigger they get

[new_2_veg]

can i gibe them tom food?

thanks

nathan

[GrannieAnnie]

I grow mine on top of my compost heap, so they don't need feeding.  Must also remember next year, to only plant 2 plants!!!  OH has decided he doesn't like courgettes, so its only me and the dog and I give some to my friend whose plants died.

So I really didn't need the 9 that I kept!!!!! lol

[slow_worm]

My courgettes produced a first flush of fruit...now nothing!  whats going on?

[muntjac]

no dont feed tomorite or tom food its to high in magnesium and may force end rot