[vegypete]

hi ya   i would like to grow some courgettes , but do not wish to pay £1-75......£2 a plant, is it to late to so some seed s of my own , ..........pete

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[Dopey113]

I think your ok, Sow indoors, in March–May, into an 8 cm (3 inch) pot

[sunshineband]

Mine only went in recently and are not up yet

[mumofstig]

Sow asap and keep them somewhere warm till they show.....airing cupboard/propagator would be ideal - but move as soon as you can see them 

[Pony Girl]

I sowed some yesterday and the ones I started the week before have all hatched. 

Mine were in sunny spot on windowsill under a cloche and this new batch are in the same spot in a clear plastic bag. I think they need a bit of warmth to germinate.

They seem to grow overnight. Very satisfying!

[gavinjconway]

Still loads of time. You can grow by direct sowing seed in June so no rush. Try ebay for seed .. great prices.

[angelavdavis]

I always split my planting 50% in March and 50% end May/June so I get a longer cropping time.  The later planting catch up by the end of August anyway.  I would say definitely go for it.