Help with courgette problem (pics included)

[Samuel1988]

Afternoon all,

My young courgettes are showing a few signs of not being the most healthy and I have taken some pictures for help with I.D.

Thank you all for your expertise!

Samuel

[taff]

Middle picutre, not a problem, first and last ones, looks like botrytis or something....where are they?

[rustylady]

Mildew, not botrytis I think. You need to get them out in the fresh air.

[Potstubsdustbins]

Agree with RL powdery mildew, time for the milk and water.

Potty

[KittyColdNose]

I used milk and water on the pumpkin yesterday. Good to know I can use it on other plants too.

[Samuel1988]

They are (now no longer going to be) kept in the greenhouse.

Will get the little darlings out in a mo.

[Two_Sheds]

You need to harden them off though, not just plop them outside


Or you'll be asking us why they died

[MrsCordial]

That's interesting re milk and water. I used it to zap mildew on a young gooseberry plant and was really amazed at how effective it was. It's good to know it's effective generally.

[WendyC]

They look like they are struggling for light too. Will be better outside but as Two Sheds said will need time get used to stronger light outside.

[Veggiefirsttimer]

Can somebody please explain the milk and water theory to me please

[rustylady]

A Dairy Solution to Mildew Woes | Agriculture | Science News

[Samuel1988]

Mine still seem to be doing ok - the small one with this condition is pushing out courgettes like its no tomorrow!