Why are courgette flowers are dropping off?

Question

courgettes are flowering really well - black beauty - but the flowers are dropping off before the courgette is forming - why and what can I do to get courgettes

Answer 1

The flowers normally drop off after fertilisation, Courgettes should then start to grow.

Answer 2

watering probs, either too much or too little

Answer 3

Sometimes this can be due to erratic watering. Makes sure the plants are watered regularly.