courgettes died!!

[mamas-inc]

i planted out 10 courgette plants last week and only 2 seem to of survived. was i a bit hasty and planted them out to early? is it 2 late to plant some more seeds as i have some left.
i am trying to clear a new plot and plant out at the same time.
any advice greatly recived
thanks gill

[nkp1962]

Gill,

I sowed Courgette seeds direct into the ground in late June last year, and had a great harvest from 4 plants, so I wouldn't worry!

[rainbowbrite]

Gill,

I sowed Courgette seeds direct into the ground in late June last year, and had a great harvest from 4 plants, so I wouldn't worry!

im planting courgettes at the moment and will do until they really start to fail, i've found they survive best if once you plant then out cut a plastic bottle and put it over until they look really healthy and big(it stops the slugs as well)

[moggssue]

I've had two courgettes out on the lottie but covered with a plastic cloche wotsit for just over a week now and they seem to be doing fine. I've got two more seeds sown to give a later crop hopefully. In my view, you have nothing to lose except a few seeds so might as well give it a go!

[joey]

I planted my courgettes last month and they now have quite big leaves.

[BarleySugar]

It was very cold at times last week, so that's probably what did them in. I would definitely plant more, I usually do at least 2 sowings anyway, then as the first ones succumb to mildew, the next are taking over!

[Alice]

Welcome to the Vine Mamas - Inc. I think your courgettes hace been hit by cold weather. They are quite cold sensitive and need to be hardened off - even in good weather - before being left outside.
You're not too late to plant some more. I usually plant a back up crop for when the early ones run out of steam mid summer. Thanks for reminding me. Will plant my back ups tomorrow.

[Two_Sheds]

i planted out 10 courgette plants last week and only 2 seem to of survived.

Did you harden them off properly (7-10 days) or did you thrust them straight from a nice cosy greenhouse into the harsh conditions of a cold windy outside?