The courgettes leaves are flourishing and look a picture of health.  The plants are producing masses of flowers. Courgette fruits must be harvested when a few inches long. If they are left on the plant, flower production will be suppressed and fewer courgettes will be produced.

To prolong the season, and ensure that more flowers and fruits are produced, feed every 10-14 days with a high potash liquid fertiliser.

Cut the courgette fruit from the plant with a knife, to avoid damaging the parent plant.  Search for young courgettes very carefully, as they hide under stems and are easily missed- allowing them to grow into larger, coarser courgettes, and suppress flower production.  The young courgettes taste the best.  Regular feeding of the courgette plants will ensure a constant supply of courgettes.