courgette 'Lorea' · Pruning

courgette 'Lorea' · Cucurbita pepo 'Lorea'

Grow in a sunny spot in rich, well-drained soil. Enrich soil with well rotted horse manure or compost during the previous autumn or that spring. Courgettes prefer acidic to neutral soil so adjust pH if neccessary. Courgettes are thirsty and hungry plants so need regular watering and a feed every 10–14 days with a high potassium liquid fertiliser, such as tomato feed, once the first fruits start to swell. Harvest July to October. See courgette cultivation for futher information.

Watering: Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swingsSunlight: Full sunIf crop is bitter, don't eat. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling