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Courgettes
In message , Jeanne Stockdale
writes wrote in message ... In article , June Hughes wrote: I have never grown courgettes as my husband doesn't like them but recently bought one plant to fill a space in a raised bed. It was very soon producing courgettes and I was so pleased, I went to the garden centre and bought two more plants, which I put in a gigantic pot. They too grew quickly but it soon became apparent that they are both (I think - I am a courgette bozo) male, as all they are producing is flowers on stalks where you would expect the courgettes to be. They are also rather prickly plants. I know you can cook the flowers and shall do so but can anyone please tell me if there is anything I can do? No, all courgettes are bisexual. Most of the squashes seem to produce quote a lot of male flowers before they start producing female ones. Most varieties are prickly, but not all. So I recommend a policy of constructive inaction. Regards, Nick Maclaren. I agree with Nick - the female flowers will come eventually - and then you will be indundated with them. If your husband says he doesn't like them try the following: Mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon sugar and 3 garlic cloves, crushed. Chop courgettes into largish chunks and coat with oil mixture. Roast in oven for 40-45 minutes until softened and coloured. Brilliant with any roast meat. My husband was converted!!! Jeanne Sweet Roasted Marrow Wedges Prep and cook time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 x 15ml spoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed salt and freshly ground black pepper 15ml spoon sugar 1 marrow, deseeded and cut into wedges Method Preheat the oven to 190°C, 375°F, Gas Mark 5. Place the oil, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar in a large bowl and mix together. Then add the prepared marrow and coat. Transfer to a roasting tray and cook for 45 minutes or until softened and coloured. Serve with any roasted meats. I shall try that, Jeanne. Many thanks to both you and Nick for the solid advice. I also hope to try the courgette cake in one of Nigella Lawson's books. If it is any good, I shall let you have the recipe. It will be a little while though - as soon as the plants start producing courgettes. I am glad I asked here before visiting the garden centre, although I know they would have been very patient and helpful. -- June Hughes |
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