Some advice would be appreciated for a novice gardener. I'm growing
courgettes from seed in a mix of soil and potting compost, and in an
unheated conservatory - in East London. The plants are growing strongly but
the lower two leaves have turned a distinct yellow and the upper leaves are
also yellowing. They get plenty of sun and are watered daily. I realise that
I have to plant them out for pollination or d.i.y. with a cotton bud.
Is the yellowing normal?
and any general tips welcome.
Hugh

"Hugh" wrote in message
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Some advice would be appreciated for a novice gardener. I'm growing
courgettes from seed in a mix of soil and potting compost, and in an
unheated conservatory - in East London. The plants are growing strongly
but
the lower two leaves have turned a distinct yellow and the upper leaves
are
also yellowing. They get plenty of sun and are watered daily. I realise
that
I have to plant them out for pollination or d.i.y. with a cotton bud.
Is the yellowing normal?
and any general tips welcome.
Hugh



You may be watering them too much, Hugh - are you sure they need watered
every day? I have courgettes in large pots and water them weekly at the mo.

Chris S

Some advice would be appreciated for a novice gardener. I'm growing
courgettes from seed in a mix of soil and potting compost, and in an
unheated conservatory - in East London. The plants are growing strongly
but
the lower two leaves have turned a distinct yellow and the upper leaves
are
also yellowing. They get plenty of sun and are watered daily. I realise
that
I have to plant them out for pollination or d.i.y. with a cotton bud.
Is the yellowing normal?
and any general tips welcome.
Hugh


Assuming they are getting enough sunlight and they are not exposed to
extremes of temperature, it sounds like you may be over-watering them. I
suggest you leave them outside now during the day time to harden off,
bringing them in overnight. I got mine hardened off outside a week ago now,
they seem to prefer being outside in the fresh air. Beware frosts though -
there is still time for a late frost.
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Drakanthus.


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many thanks for both replies - less watering, it is then!
(and a bit of fresh air)
Hugh
"Drakanthus" wrote in message
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Some advice would be appreciated for a novice gardener. I'm growing
courgettes from seed in a mix of soil and potting compost, and in an
unheated conservatory - in East London. The plants are growing strongly
but
the lower two leaves have turned a distinct yellow and the upper leaves
are
also yellowing. They get plenty of sun and are watered daily. I realise
that
I have to plant them out for pollination or d.i.y. with a cotton bud.
Is the yellowing normal?
and any general tips welcome.
Hugh


Assuming they are getting enough sunlight and they are not exposed to
extremes of temperature, it sounds like you may be over-watering them. I
suggest you leave them outside now during the day time to harden off,
bringing them in overnight. I got mine hardened off outside a week ago
now,
they seem to prefer being outside in the fresh air. Beware frosts though -
there is still time for a late frost.
--
Drakanthus.


(Spam filter: Include the word VB anywhere in the subject line or emails
will never reach me.)