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COURGETTE (Cucurbita pepo) | 100% VCF Plant Nutrients |
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Growing Courgette Plants |
The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Courette contain the following nutrients. |
| Calcium | 2% | 21(mg) | Carbohydrates | 2% | 6.50g | Copper | 6% | 0.127(mg) | Fiber | 2% | 0.5g | Folate | 4% | 16(mcg) |
| Iron | 4% | 0.80(mg) | Magnesium | 3% | 12(mg) | Manganese | 6% | 0.125(mg) | Niacin | 3% | 0.600(mg) | Pantothenic acid | 3% | 0.298(mg) |
| Phosphorus | 4% | 44(mg) | Potassium | 10% | 340(mg) | Protein | 2% | 1.00g | Riboflavin | 6% | 0.110(mg) | Vitamin A | 148% | 7384 IU |
| Vitamin B-6 | 3% | 0.061(mg) | Vitamin C | 15% | 9.0(mg) | Vitamin E | 4% | 1.06(mg) | Vitamin K | 1% | 1.1(mg) | Zinc | 2% | 0.32(mg) |
Courgettes prefer a sheltered position in full sun and a fertile soil that holds plenty of moisture. They are reasonably large plants, so need plenty of room, spacing them up to 90cm (3ft) apart. Some more compact varieties are also available - and these are also best suited for growing in containers. They are particularly high in potassium, Vitamins A, C. |
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How Much Space Does Courgette Plants Need? Courgettes prefer a sheltered position in full sun and a fertile soil that holds plenty of moisture. They are reasonably large plants, so need plenty of room, spacing them up to 90cm (3ft) apart. Some more compact varieties are also available - and these are also best suited for growing in containers. |
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What Type Soil Does Courgette Like Courgettes are hungry plants, so do well grown in soil enriched with plenty of well-rotted horse manure or compost and need feeding weekly with a high-potash feed, such as tomato food. Water plants regularly to keep the soil moist. |
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Planting Instructions Buy young courgettes at the garden centre in late spring, or sow courgette seeds indoors in April or May, in pots of peat-free, multi-purpose compost. Pot on seedlings when they're big enough to handle, and plant the young plants outside when all risk of frost has passed |
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Nutrients Normal- An all-purpose food like 10-10-10 is generally sufficient for zucchini plant needs. They contain plenty of nitrogen to facilitate healthy growth as well as necessary potassium and phosphorus to boost fruit production. You may use a water soluble or granule fertilizer. Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow Supreme Plus once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle |
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What can I plant next to Courgette? Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo), or courgettes, are a summer squash plant that produces an abundant crop.Examples of good companion plants to grow well with zucchini plants include: Beans, Borage, Dill, Garlic, Marigolds, Mint, Nasturtiums, Oregano. |
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Harvest Time Cut the courgette when it reaches a length of 15 to 20 cm with a sharp knife at the stem. As mentioned above, harvesting young fruits encourages flower. |
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