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Could anyone recommend a courgette for growing up a wigwam, I thought of growing mini ones (have not attempted courgettes before).
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Most courgettes are bush types and won't climb - though"Black Forest" and "shooting star" may fit the bill. Though both are f1's. -
Ohhhh I didn't realise that. What does the f1 mean with regard to them, does that mean won't come true? Or something like that?Northern England.Comment
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Black Forest F1, Shooting Star F1, and Tromboncino are all climbers.
Climbing Courgette Seed at Thompson-Morgan
https://www.seedparade.co.uk/courget...-10-seeds.htmlComment
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Thanks Chris.
Wow those tromboncino are:ONorthern England.Comment
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Your going to need a big container for courgettes, at least 30ltrs one plant per pot.Potty by name Potty by nature.
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Originally posted by Potstubsdustbins View Post
Really? THAT big a pot? I only ask as I've got mine in pots but didn't plan to put them in anything near as big as that, if fact probably half that size. I've got Romanesco and Zuccinni going. Am I doomed?The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men gang aft agleyComment
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There's a thread on here somewhere for 2 free tromboncino plants CG (assuming its still valid)Comment
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I had mine in 10 litre pots last year - I had enough courgettes but nowhere near the gluts I was anticipating. I put it down to poor weather, but maybe it was pot size.Originally posted by Python15 View Post
So I would say... you're not doomed, but they'll be smaller plants (probably, maybe ish)Comment
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How often were you watering Vix? That is really small for a courgette plant.Comment
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apparantly so...
I thought that was quite a big pot last year though! I don't have room for many bigger pots. Roll on the house move so I have proper space!
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It's still valid, I ordered mine this Wednesday.Originally posted by vixylix View Post~~~ Gardening is medicine that does not need
a prescription ... And with no limit on dosage.
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How many plants did you grow Vix? I only ask as again I'm the only one that likes them (what's wrong with my family??).The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men gang aft agleyComment
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10ltrs is far to small for courgettes in warm weather they would suck it dry in a matter of hours and this would stunt their production.
For one person 1 plant......... 2 at the most.Potty by name Potty by nature.
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