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Last post 31-01-2012 6:14 PM by Andrew & Jane. 4 replies.

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  • 11/11/2011 08:07 PM
    • Jim
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    • 28 May 2010
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    I'm not sure if this has been covered before or not.... I have very limited space and want to grow courgettes. Can they be grown vertically (eg. up a wigwam/canes like runner beans)? If so, can anyone recommend a good variety for this method? Thanks, Jim

  • 11/11/2011 09:38 PM
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    • Phot's-Moll
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     Yes they can - any of the trailing varieties should do OK.

    http://patsysplot.blogspot.co.uk/
  • 15/11/2011 11:03 AM
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    • John99
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    Trombolino will climb up supports and is an unusual shape - snake like and pale in colour.  I can't vouch for its flavour but Jamie Oliver grows it.
  • 18/11/2011 08:52 PM
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    • Jim
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    Thanks. I'll look out for the trailing ones.

  • 31/01/2012 06:14 PM
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     Trombolino is a wonderful variety, it looks amazing, grows up a wigwam producing fruits for a long period, and most importantly tastes good! I planted too many plants for the neighbourhood to keep up with eating last year, so quite a few fruits got to marrow size, but still tasted good without seeds etc - and made wonderful additions to cakes.