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I'm growing some black beauty courgettes from seed and so far have 3, well maybe 4 plants in 5inch pots. I have deep 45cm planters for 2 plants to go into, but the plants look a bit wimpy at the moment - then stems that may come to grief in a breeze! They do have buds so are getting ready to flower.
So, what should I do next? Pick the 2 beefiest plants and repot them to the big planters or hold off a little longer?
Should I stake them to avoid them being snapped in the wind?
Also, the planter has no holes in the base - should I make some?
In case you haven't guesses, I am a novice gardener 😊
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Hi Wannabe and welcome
You definitely need holes in the base - you need the water to be able drain out
As for your courgettes - I am no expert, but if they're a bit floppy I'd probably stake them - I had two snap in the wind last week I've only ever grown them in pots and I never find them to be very stable
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Do you have an old compost bag you could use to make a windbreak? Just cut a section off horizontally to create a 'ring' of plastic about 6" deep and put it around the plant when you plant it out (secure it with small canes). Once the plant is established, you can remove it.He-Pep!
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Originally posted by bario1 View PostDo you have an old compost bag you could use to make a windbreak? Just cut a section off horizontally to create a 'ring' of plastic about 6" deep and put it around the plant when you plant it out (secure it with small canes). Once the plant is established, you can remove it.
I've had some snap in the wind.
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