Cucumbers/Courgettes

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  1. alanb

    alanb Apprentice Gardener

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    I sowed cucumbers and courgettes 5/6 weeks ago, but silly me did did not label them.I now have a lot of healthy looking plants but have no idea which is which, as to me all the leaves look the same.Has anyone any ideas how to identify them?
     
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    Heh heh. Bet you'll remember to label them next year.

    Can't help really, except courgettes usually have the biggest looking seed leaves, often somewhat leathery and wrinkled.
     
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    The varieties vary tremendously, any idea which one's you used?

    I'd wait for them to grow a bit more. Normally courgettes will have bigger leaves and fatter stems, cucumbers are a bit slower and will look weaker and leggier in comparison.

    Post some photos that would help. :thumbsup:
     
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    Cucumbers on the left, courgettes on the right:

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    Both sown on the same day.
     
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    Thank you all for your help.I think the photo has solved the question.
     
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