very few courgettes?

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by loocyloo, Aug 13, 2010.

  1. loocyloo

    loocyloo Apprentice Gardener

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    hello!

    i have lots of flowers on my courgette plants, but very few turn into courgettes :( :cnfs:

    help!

    thank you!
     
  2. johnbinkley

    johnbinkley Gardener

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    This is the first year I am having this same problem. I think I have allowed too many male flowers. The long thin stemmed ones that is. I'll try cutting a few more out and see if that does the trick.
    John
     
  3. lollipop

    lollipop Gardener

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    Snap!! Same here too unfortunately, but then I am always a little late being up here in the north.
     
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