Zucchini is a summer squash that is native to the Americas and is widely cultivated around the world for its edible fruit. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes vegetables such as cucumbers, melons, and pumpkins.
Zucchini plants are characterized by their sprawling vines and large, bright green leaves. The fruit is typically long and cylindrical in shape and has a thin, smooth skin. Zucchini has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a tender, creamy texture.
Zucchini is a versatile ingredient that can be eaten raw or cooked and is used in a wide variety of dishes, including soups, stews, grilled vegetables, and baked goods. It is a good source of nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, and is low in calories and fat.
In addition to its culinary uses, zucchini has a number of potential health benefits. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
We love zucchinis in this house. I always plant a lot, like 10 plants, and they tend to succeed every year, so we eat a lot of zucchinis from July to the first frost (usually sometime in September). We of course preserve a lot of it, too, for the…
When we harvested the zucchinis back in September 2016 they were really big. They were that big that we called them "our pigs". We deliberately let them grow that size in order to collect the seeds. So how did I do that?
We have a lot of zucchinis. Though, with that many zucchinis the 1000 $ question is: what to do with them? You could stuff them, fry them, blend them to smoothies, give them away - or: dry them.
We have a lot of zucchini plants (also known as gourgettes or summer squash) in our garden. Which means we get a lot of zucchinis. I'd say it's about 2,5 kg every other day. So, what to do with that many zucchinis?
Lumia planted a lot of Zucchinis. It is sayed that one plant can supply a 4 head family. We got 7 plants. So we get about 1,5 kg of zucchinis every other day. I ususally cut them of the plant when they are somewhere between 10 to 20 cm, but not… more
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