Courgettes

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  1. David G

    David G Gardener

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    Hi All

    Can anybody tell me why the end of my courgettes keep going rotten?

    Thanks in advance

    Dave Guy :confused:
     
  2. SteveW

    SteveW Gardener

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    I know one cause is when the flower sticks to the end and rots..this carries on through the flesh....in this case make sure once they are growing that dead flowers have come away
     
  3. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Not polinating properly, and now its too late anyway thats my guess.
     
  4. David G

    David G Gardener

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    Thanks I think the flower sticking to the courgette is the reason here. Thanks for the replies.

    Dave

    [ 12. October 2005, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: davidguy ]
     
  5. redfour

    redfour Apprentice Gardener

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    I go with you Pete.

    Phil
     
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