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How deep do you sow courgette seeds?
Sow outdoors Then sow two or three seeds in the centre, 2.5cm (1in) deep. Cover with a cloche, jar or plastic, and leave the covering in place for two weeks, or as long as possible, after germination. If more than one seed germinates, remove the smaller, weaker seedlings to leave just the strongest one.
How do you plant courgette seeds?
Sow your courgette seeds in small 7cm pots of fine seed compost. Place one seed about 1/2 inch deep in each pot. Gently water and leave indoors on a warm, south facing windowsill or in a propagator if you want to get them going quickly.
How do you grow courgette seeds UK?
What to do
- Seed can be sown in pots from March to the end of May. Fill a 7.5cm (3in) pot with compost and firm gently.
- Sow a seed vertically 2.5cm (1in) deep and cover. Label, water and put in a propagator or on a windowsill.
- When roots begin to show through the bottom of the pot, put into a 12.5cm (5in) container.
How big should courgette seedlings be?
about 10cm long
Cut courgettes while they are small (about 10cm long is ideal), rather than leaving them to grow to the size of marrows – this will help to encourage more courgettes to develop over a longer period.
Do courgettes need deep soil?
Courgettes prefer a sheltered position in full sun and a fertile soil that holds plenty of moisture. Roughly 2 to 3 weeks before sowing seed or planting out, dig a hole 30cm (12in) square and deep and fill with a mixture of compost or well-rotted manure and soil.
How many courgettes does a plant produce?
how many courgettes do you get per plant? Courgette plants are very productive – if they’re well looked after, you can get around 4 courgettes from each plant each week.
Do you need to soak courgette seeds before planting?
Soaking breaks down the seed’s defences put in place to survive the winter and radically increases the moisture content, an important requirement for germination. Leave the seeds resting in a small bowl of water for 24- 36 hours before you plan to sow them.
How long does it take for courgette seeds to germinate?
7-10 days
Place pots in a propagator or seal your pots inside a clear polythene bag and keep at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination, which usually takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.
What can you plant next to courgettes?
Good companion plants for zucchini (courgettes) are Sweetcorn, Cucumbers, Winter Squash, Borage, Beans, Peas, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Radish, and Oregano.
Do courgettes need staking?
It’s best to stake your zucchini when you first plant it, but you can still do it during the growing season. You may not have noticed it before, but zucchini all come from one stem. That stem is just usually sprawled and dirty on the ground covered in decaying leaves. So you can’t get a good look at it.
How often should you water courgette seedlings?
The lucky seedlings should be about 90cm apart. In theory, you want about one plant per adult. Once the plants are well established, you shouldn’t need to water them more than once a week, taking care not to wet the plant itself. The first courgettes could be ready just eight weeks after sowing.