Trimming courgette plants

[Alison_Kristina]

My two Courgette plants are taking over. The problem is the size of the leaves and that they tend to shade the other plants.

I do trim my Tomato plants where necessary, is it Ok to do the same with the courgettes, maybe taking off the bottom leaves (not all at once though, don't want to shock the plant too much!)?




Thanks,
Ali.

[Lesley Jay]

Hi Ali, courgette plants do grow massive!! However, there is no need to keep the plants in your greenhouse now that the danger of frost is past. Place the pots outside and you will soon be enjoying your own, home grown, delicious courgettes!!

Here is my favourite way to use courgettes:-

http://www.vegetable-gardens.co.uk/r...ette-frittata/