Author Topic: Courgettes (Read 23128 times)

tim · « **Reply #40 on:** July 20, 2005, 20:15:54 »

Don't know - but 'spose so?

dinger - you've got me into trouble - dear Wife says 'do those anytime - like for the children at the w/e'. Thanks a lot.!!!!

PS Didn't have gram so used soya.
PPS The mint is great.

wardy · « **Reply #41 on:** July 20, 2005, 20:46:45 »

Top scran Tim ;D

tim · « **Reply #42 on:** July 21, 2005, 06:27:44 »

Trust the RN to know!

tim · « **Reply #43 on:** July 25, 2005, 12:20:14 »

Just have to say that dinger's burger recipe has stolen everyones hearts.

Yes - with bigger quantities I did get a tablespoon of liquid, but that was all.

dingerbell · « **Reply #44 on:** July 25, 2005, 12:56:28 »

Tim,
Glad to hear that they were loved by all.
Another TOP Courgette recipe is a variation on the Curried Patties. Make as normal but leave out curry spices, mint and coriander. Cook and allow to cool. Add grated Parmesan and Cheddar (equal quantities), a little SR flour and bind with an egg. The mixture will be runnier than the patties but don't worry, pour spoonfuls into a hot oiled frying pan and you have scrummy Courgette and cheese pancakes. Serve witha chunky home made tomato sauce.
Yum Yum...they're gorgeous with crispy bacon and fried egg for breakfast too ;D

tim · « **Reply #45 on:** July 27, 2005, 16:48:27 »

Thanks for that.

To get back to growing them, many of my Ronde (type) & Lebanese/Bush White (type) are rotting each day, whereas very few of my Genovese have gone.

And I still have 'thorns' in my hand from picking tonight.

organicartist · « **Reply #46 on:** July 27, 2005, 17:29:33 »

Quote from: carloso on July 20, 2005, 19:30:43

just another quick one whilst im thinking courgette

is it possible to save the seeds out the centre and use if so how are tghye saved any particular fashion ?

carl

You sure can, but you do need to make sure the seed is mature,so save seed from a courgette you have allowed to grow to marrow proportions. Remove seeds from marrow/courgette, rinse well to remove stringy pulpy bits (which could make seeds rot), and place on a few sheets of kitchen roll. Leave in a warm place (airing cupboard is ideal), for about a week, or until seeds are completely dry. store in an envelope or paper bag.

redimp · « **Reply #47 on:** July 27, 2005, 17:36:56 »

Quote from: organicartist on July 27, 2005, 17:29:33

Quote from: carloso on July 20, 2005, 19:30:43
just another quick one whilst im thinking courgette

is it possible to save the seeds out the centre and use if so how are tghye saved any particular fashion ?

carl

You sure can, but you do need to make sure the seed is mature,so save seed from a courgette you have allowed to grow to marrow proportions. Remove seeds from marrow/courgette, rinse well to remove stringy pulpy bits (which could make seeds rot), and place on a few sheets of kitchen roll. Leave in a warm place (airing cupboard is ideal), for about a week, or until seeds are completely dry. store in an envelope or paper bag.

Also make sure that you have an open pollinated and not an F1 variety.

wardy · « **Reply #48 on:** July 27, 2005, 19:13:39 »

Good idea for the breakfast patties Dinger Just the way to get rid of all my courgettes to my B & B guests :) tomorrow they will mostly be leaving with bulb fennel ;D

Derekthefox · « **Reply #49 on:** July 31, 2005, 14:05:03 »

I have just done a count, and am picking over 50 courgettes (Jemmer) a week off my 8 plants! I am now losing friends and colleagues as a result. Can anyone recommend a suitable support group or counselling ? ;) ;D

Svea · « **Reply #50 on:** July 31, 2005, 14:51:35 »

derek,
have you considered setting up a market stall yet?

;D

tim · « **Reply #51 on:** July 31, 2005, 16:23:00 »

A steep learning curve, Derek??

Derekthefox · « **Reply #52 on:** July 31, 2005, 17:14:03 »

Some things you just never learn eh Tim . . . :D

tim · « **Reply #53 on:** July 31, 2005, 19:36:26 »

So true.

sammyd · « **Reply #54 on:** July 31, 2005, 20:12:46 »

i lost the seed packet and so planted my courgettes a few inches apart then realised they should have been 36 inches apart. The plants are huge and now very sqashed together but look v healthy. i can't see the cucumber plants throgh all the leaves

BUT

i've jus picked my first courgette and its about seven inches long..

jus rang round my friends who share the lottie..

we all v v happy

Gonne celebrate with a glass of wine and look lovingly at my courgette!!!!!!!!!

redimp · « **Reply #55 on:** August 02, 2005, 19:24:13 »

I am getting very frustrated - I have had the sum total of three courgettes so far from four plants. How come everybody else is having a glut and I am not. I really want to cook the courgette and lemon fritters in <Food> but cannot muster the required 700g.

Svea · « **Reply #56 on:** August 02, 2005, 19:36:12 »

steal from an allotment neighbour, RC? that's what i am doing, as lack of courgettes. they are glad to see the back of them, too (i did ask permission first)

go on, the receipes are really worth it! :)

wardy · « **Reply #57 on:** August 02, 2005, 19:43:15 »

Sammyd ;D

shaolin101 · « **Reply #58 on:** August 03, 2005, 09:54:27 »

I have not had one yet!

Female are forming with the fruit behind - the flower on the first one didn't even open and most of the old leaves have gone brown and dying at teh bottom (although new ones seem to be forming at the very top).

No idea whats going on with them but am gonna water them and just leave them to it now!

wardy · « **Reply #59 on:** August 03, 2005, 10:03:42 »

Once they start fruiting you'll be innundated - hopefully :)

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