British supplier Mr Fothergill's has recalled batch of courgette seeds after finding they contained unusually high levels of compounds that are poisonous to humans. These 'cucurbitacins' — which give ...

A batch of courgette seeds sold by a major supplier has been recalled after producing crops which made people ill. Mr Fothergill's seed company, based in Newmarket in Suffolk, issued a warning against ...

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Gardening expert Lucie Bradley from Easy Garden Irrigation says one vegetable is perfect for beginners. "You can plant the seeds directly into the ground where they’re going to grow from mid-May ...

According to gardening expert Lucie Bradley from Easy Garden Irrigation, one vegetable is particularly well-suited for beginners and grows easily if planted soon. She said: "You can plant the seeds ...

While I can’t imagine a summer without growing courgettes, at a metre wide, this is a plant that seriously needs its space. Plus, beware the glut and lurking marrow. They are one of the easiest ...

Courgettes are straightforward to sow and grow at home, but this refreshing green vegetable must be timed right to be successful. Late spring is the ideal time to begin potting up the small seeds, but ...

Organic gardener Sally Smith answers your questions about sowing courgettes seeds in August. Maureen from Dronfield asks: Is it too late to sow more courgette seeds? Answer: A courgette plant takes 10 ...