Why Courgette Seeds or Seedlings Fail in the UK (And How to Fix It)

Why courgette seeds or seedlings fail in the UK featured image showing weak young courgette seedlings

Courgettes are usually seen as easy, productive vegetables, but the early stage can go wrong surprisingly quickly. Seeds fail to come up, seedlings collapse, stems rot, leaves stall, or young plants simply sit there doing very little. For beginners, this is frustrating because courgettes are often described as simple to grow. That is true later … Read more

When to Plant Courgettes in the UK

basket of freshly harvested courgettes in a sunny UK vegetable garden

Knowing when to plant courgettes in the UK makes a huge difference to how well your plants grow and how productive they become. Courgettes are one of the most rewarding vegetables for home gardeners because they grow quickly, produce heavily, and are relatively easy to manage once established. However, planting too early is one of … Read more