Courgette Plants – Atena F1 x 4

Atena F1 Courgette Plants 🥒

Growing 🌱

High-yielding F1 variety with excellent reliability
Produces smooth, bright yellow courgettes
Suitable for outdoor growing or large containers ☀️
Bush type – compact but spreads as it grows
Plant Care 💧

Needs a sunny, sheltered position ☀️
Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist
Feed weekly with a high-potassium fertiliser once flowering
Allow space for plants to spread (approx. 60–90cm) 🌿
Mulch around the base to retain moisture
Harvest frequently to encourage continuous cropping
Harvest & Flavour 🥒✨

Produces vibrant yellow, tender courgettes
Mild, slightly sweet flavour 😋
Best picked young (around 15–20cm) for best texture
Great for roasting, grilling, stir-fries, and adding colour to dishes
Plant Problems & Solutions ⚠️

Poor fruit development → Often due to poor pollination
Yellowing or rotting fruits → Remove affected fruits and improve airflow
Powdery leaves → Improve spacing and ventilation
Slow growth → Ensure consistent feeding, warmth, and sunlight
Disease & Treatments 🦠

Powdery Mildew → Improve airflow and remove affected leaves
Downy Mildew → Avoid wetting leaves and improve ventilation
Grey Mold → Remove affected areas and improve airflow
Root Rot → Avoid overwatering and ensure good drainage
Common Pests & Solutions 🐛

Aphids → Wash off or treat with insecticidal soap
Slugs and Snails → Use barriers, traps, or hand removal
Red Spider Mites → Increase humidity and use biological control
Whiteflies → Use sticky traps and improve airflow