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Problem with courgettes

I am growing courgettes in a polytunnel. However the fruits are turning rotten from the flower end. This happens when the fruits are small (about 2-3 inches. I tried growing courgettes outside last year and the same thing happened. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong? DonAdams, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon Posted: 13/07/2010

 

The rotting of the end of courgettes is usually caused by fungi encouraged by dull wet weather and slow growth.

Usually the problem vanishes in good weather. Courgettes need a sunny spot in rich fertile soil that drains well.

 

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