Well Mike I have to agree that zucchini reach at least a third of their size before the flower opens. As for Welshonion my info came from established growers of some years I myself have only been growing veg for about five years so tend to take their advice but for everyone else it's up to them to take notice or not of opinions.
Philippa, I didn't understand half of what you said, but thanks. I can enjoy my harvest whether I know how it works out not, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to understand something. So what is IME? Thank you too, purpleallim. You too Pete.
I can be sure no insect pollinated that flower to make that zucchini grow, because that zucchini grew before that flower ever opened.
Hi I have the same conundrum ... my first 2 zucchini flowers are female with fruit ... I can only conclude that these courgette defender f1 are self pollinating .... I am scared to harvest them in case I ruin the plants future intentions !
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Well Mike I have to agree that zucchini reach at least a third of their size before the flower opens. As for Welshonion my info came from established growers of some years I myself have only been growing veg for about five years so tend to take their advice but for everyone else it's up to them to take notice or not of opinions.
Philippa, I didn't understand half of what you said, but thanks. I can enjoy my harvest whether I know how it works out not, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to understand something. So what is IME? Thank you too, purpleallim. You too Pete.
IME = in my experience
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Best wishes and happy growing Mike
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Thanks, Done from above. Same to you, Pete. : )
Dove, not done. Sorry.
Try sausage and onion stuffed courgette it's lovely.?
Sounds pretty good.
I have the
same conundrum ... my first 2 zucchini flowers are female with fruit ... I can only conclude that these courgette defender f1 are self pollinating .... I am scared to harvest them in case I ruin the plants future intentions !