Courgette Plants
Courgettes are the perfect vegetable for first time growers and you can be confident that these UK grown premium plants will produce baskets of tasty veg all summer long. Grow your courgettes in beds, pots or even on a trellis. With a winning mix of trusted favourites and exciting new varieties, our growers in Lancashire have made it easy to achieve a bumper crop in no time.
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South Downs National Park
Meet Josh
Slow grown veg from the sunny South Downs
Our vegetable plants are sown on a family farm in Lancashire, then nurtured into strong young plants by Josh in the sunny South Downs before they rock up in your garden. By selecting only the strongest and tastiest varieties, Josh makes sure you get a headstart on your plot, with impressive crops and no waste.
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Courgette FAQs
When is the best time to plant courgettes in the UK?
Start to plant your courgettes outdoors in late May or early June. They’re quick to grow, so you’ve got a good planting window throughout the summer.
How should I prepare the soil for planting courgettes?
Courgettes do best in a fertile, well, drained soil with plenty of compost or well rotted manure mixed in before planting.
How much spacing do courgette plants need?
Courgette plants do tend to sprawl, so plant them at least 90cm apart. If you’re planting them in rows, again leave about 90cm between these.
How much water do courgette plants need?
Courgettes are pretty thirsty plants and need regular watering, especially during hot summers. Try to water at the base of the plant and avoid splashing the leaves, to avoid moulds and mildews.
Do courgette plants need support?
Courgette plants don’t usually need support, but if you find they’re sprawling into areas you don’t want them to go, you can prop up the largest stems with small stakes or a fruit cage.
When should I harvest courgettes?
You should be able to pick your first courgettes from June or July. Start picking when they’re about 8cm long for baby courgettes, or 10-15cm long for mature courgettes. Regular picking encourages the plant to produce more.
How do I harvest courgettes?
Using a sharp knife, cut off the courgette at the stalk. Make sure you don’t forget any, as if they’re left they can grow into marrows
How long do courgette plants produce fruit?
Your courgette plants will usually continue fruiting right through the summer and into autumn. Find out even more about courgette cultivation in our complete growers’ guide.
