Courgettes

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  1. ClaraLou

    ClaraLou Total Gardener

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    I warned my boys about dodgy internet sites, but I forgot to mention courgette porn.
     
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    Sorry to interupt this episode of 'Courgettes In Love', but I'm wondering if someone can help?!!
    My courgettes are growing really well, considering I'm a complete novice, but I've noticed fairly large clusters of what look like black dots, on some of the plants, especially on the flowers.
    They look like insect eggs, but I haven't a clue. There are a few ants milling around, so could it be something to do with them?

    Thanks!
     
  3. JWK

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    It sounds like blackfly, usually they aren't a problem on courgettes unless you have other susceptible plants like beans nearby.
     
  4. Phil A

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    The ants farm the aphids like moo cows, if you look closley you'll see them tending the herd.
     
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    This thread has seriously deteriorated since my original innocent question :hehe:

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    Mrs JWK has ordered one of those T Shirts, I'm not sure what she's trying to tell me :thumb:
     
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