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Old 11-08-2008, 11:53 AM
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why do my courgettes start rotting at the tips in early growth
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Hi Frank and welcome,

The problem of courgettes rotting is usually caused by the flower dying and still remaining on the end of the courgette. Once the flower is finished it needs to be carefully removed.
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