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Courgettes rotting in the bed are a familiar problem for many vegetable gardeners.
We tell you why courgettes rot and what you can do about it.
Why courgettes rot
The causes can vary from over-watering the soil, lack of sunlight and nutrients (calcium, iodine, boron) to too much organic matter.
Fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and white top rot are not uncommon causes.
To prevent the spread of rot, the first step is to remove all rotten specimens.
Plantations must also be thinned and treated with Phytosporin.
It is also necessary to mulch the courgettes to prevent the lower leaves and fruit from coming into contact with the soil.
