Growing courgettes
Courgette is an easy, high-yielding plant that thrives in a warm, nutrient-rich spot. This guide explains how to get your seedlings outside in time and how to keep the harvest under control for the rest of the summer.
You will need
- Courgette seeds
- Pots for starting seeds indoors (about 10 cm in diameter)
- Nutrient-rich soil and compost
- Fleece for frosty nights
- A watering can
Steps
Start them indoors
Sow the seeds in pots about 3–4 weeks before planting out, usually at the beginning of May in southern Finland. Push the seed in on its side about 2 cm deep and keep the pot warm, at about 20–25 degrees.
Give the seedlings light
Harden them off before planting
Plant out after the frosts
Protect with fleece
Water and feed
Help with pollination if needed
Harvest often
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