Courgettes (Soleil)

andrewandkaren · « **on:** April 10, 2008, 19:08 »

We have planted some courgettes (soleil) a couple of weeks ago but to no avail the seeds do not appear to have germinated can you give us some advice please, SORRY for all the questions.

Nikkithefoot · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2008, 19:55 »

Courgettes do need some heat and can take a little time to germinate. Try to be patient.
Have you planted them too deep? - takes longer to show.
Is the soil too wet ?- the seeds could rot.
Are the seeds old? - may not germinate

If really impatient have a little look to see what the seeds are doing.

If genuinly failed its not too late to start again. Mine haven't even been sown yet

Nikki

richyrich7 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2008, 20:50 »

As above and plant them on their edge not flat

I've moved your post to the grow your own section you may get more replies there

gobs · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2008, 21:30 »

They are probably cold, they need near 20c to come up and they are good at it, so maybe you move them somewhere warmer?

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