I planted 4 Defender Courgette plants on an open compost heap. Excellent crops even though covered in powdery mildew. I have never grown them before so followed what it said in the book. Lots of water and lots of food. The only problem is, they are so large they have fallen over so I have to prop them up with stout canes!!
My experience with them (we call them zucchini down here) , is that I prefer the Lebanese Zucchini which has a pale mottled skin and is softer to eat. I like them both steamed and raw in salad, but I think the harder dark skinned ones wouldn't be as good in salad. Not sure what you call the Lebanese ones in the UK. I really think the trick with all of them is to pick when they are only about hand length rather than letting them get big. They keep producing when you do that (usually).
While I think of it. Is there a way to let Monty know how pleased I am with his advice about getting the garlic started in the GH in 4"" pots and then planting them out. I've just planted them out this week (even though it's still frigid of a night - minus 5 again last night) and they are going very well. Best I've ever grown.
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I planted 4 Defender Courgette plants on an open compost heap. Excellent crops even though covered in powdery mildew. I have never grown them before so followed what it said in the book. Lots of water and lots of food. The only problem is, they are so large they have fallen over so I have to prop them up with stout canes!!
What happens to courgettes when your ill and can't get down the allotment for a few weeks.
Find a friend and offer them courgettes - for free! - if they'll pick them for you.
My experience with them (we call them zucchini down here) , is that I prefer the Lebanese Zucchini which has a pale mottled skin and is softer to eat. I like them both steamed and raw in salad, but I think the harder dark skinned ones wouldn't be as good in salad. Not sure what you call the Lebanese ones in the UK. I really think the trick with all of them is to pick when they are only about hand length rather than letting them get big. They keep producing when you do that (usually).
That's interesting Pat - looks like they're available her under this name http://www.unwins.co.uk/courgette-lebanese-otto-seeds-pid5787.html
Might well be the ones to try for next year
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove. They are lovely and creamy. I hope you get to try them. You're up early today, aren't you?
While I think of it. Is there a way to let Monty know how pleased I am with his advice about getting the garlic started in the GH in 4"" pots and then planting them out. I've just planted them out this week (even though it's still frigid of a night - minus 5 again last night) and they are going very well. Best I've ever grown.
You can email the GW programme at [email protected] - they pass messages to Monty
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.