Courgette
Yellow zucchini
When to plant zucchini and tomatoes in the garden?
The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a very popular fruit in our latitudes. It grows in summer temperatures. There are hundreds of varieties of tomatoes, from the smallest, cherry tomatoes, to the most fleshy, beef hearts for example. Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo)...
16 February 2022
White spots (powder) on zucchini plants: how to treat powdery mildew?
Powdery mildew can weaken courgette plants and reduce their crop. Check the leaves regularly so you notice changes early. An established infection cannot always be eliminated completely. Recognising powdery mildew Look for a white, powdery fungal coating on leaves and...
20 July 2024
Why wait until April to sow courgettes?
Zucchini, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is a fruit variety that is highly prized for its many culinary applications. Although it's an easy species to grow, it still requires a few prerequisites, starting with its sowing period. If you're...
19 March 2025
My installation in the greenhouse to protect seedlings from frost! 🍅❄️
Many of you were intrigued by the seedling greenhouse in my cold greenhouse, which allows me to store all my seedlings outside the house while protecting them from the night frosts that are still very common at this time of...
29 March 2025
Can tomatoes, courgettes, etc. be planted before the Ice Saints?
Eager gardeners that we are, it's hard to resist the temptation to plant tomatoes, courgettes and other summer vegetables outdoors, which are actually starting to protrude well out of the pots if you've gone about it a little too early....
26 April 2025