COURGETTES GET GROWING
Courgettes have a reputation for being productive to the point of excess and it's true that when conditions are right, they do seem to appear overnight. Miss one today and it's a marrow tomorrow!
It's not always plain sailing however – in an early cold spell they can sit and sulk a little and early in the season when there are fewer pollinators around, they can be slow to set fruit. But with a little know-how you can be virtually guaranteed of enough fruit to feed your extended family and beyond.
They have other upsides – they can be expensive in the shops, so are worth growing at home; most varieties are great for smaller spaces – they certainly take up less room than other summer squashes – and they are great for beginners since they need little care and attention. There
