Anyone with courgettes in their garden urged to do 1 thing

Courgettes are a summer essential , but they have a reputation for taking up a lot of room in the . A expert has shared a clever trick that can help gardeners grow courgettes upwards rather than outwards.

Annelise Brilli, a horticultural expert at , suggested that growing the vegetable vertically can help prevent common problems. She said, "Courgette fruits often develop blossom end rot. Growing them vertically improves airflow and minimises this problem."

Also, this vegetable are easier to check and pick if they are placed upright. She added: "The fruits can often hide beneath leaves and become huge.

But by training them vertically, they're easier to spot - plus you won't get scratched by the hairy leaves and stems."

Annelise also recommends the 'Black Forest' variety-a climbing courgette that thrives in vertical gardens.

She added: "It will yield abundantly-simply secure its long stems to a trellis, netting, or a sturdy cane wigwam, and keep harvesting."

Once you have chosen your preferred variety, it's time to sow your seeds.

Experts suggest be sure to check the optimal planting window for courgettes-generally from late April to early June-and review basic seed-sowing techniques if you are a newcomer.

Courgette seeds are notably large and user-friendly, which makes them perfect for beginners.

Plant one seed in each small pot about 2cm deep, and ensure the soil remains warm and moist.

A sunny windowsill or a heated propagator creates ideal conditions for germination.

In approximately 7-10 days, you should notice the first green shoots emerging.