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from "Bob Smith \(UK\)" bob@nospamplease contains these words:

Hi,

First time I have grown courgettes this year, and I have a couple of
questions.

1) The plants are spiky and thorny. The baby courgettes that are growing
are also spiky. Does this go away, or do you have to "shave" them?

The leaves are often a bit rough and stalks rather bristly. The early
young courgettes can also have some bristles. I run them under the tap
and wipe the bristles off with my hand, very easy, later fruits don't
seem to be affected.

2) People talk about eating the flowers. I tasted a but of one the other
day, and it didn't taste wonderful. Not horrid, just not worth the effort
as far as I can tell. Do the flowers get a good flavour when cooked?

Lots of things don't taste good until cooked. Fish and chips for
example :-)

Janet