Author Topic: Just passing and WOW! (Read 3966 times)

Roy Bham UK · « **on:** July 30, 2005, 22:27:19 »

Haven’t been up the Lottie for a few days what with the bad weather and daughter wanting some decorating doing, 'my oh my' what a welcome surprise when I popped in today as I was passing.

Spuds, beanz, beanz, and more beanz oh and a couple of courgettes that my wife said I should of left to grow but what do I know, they are about 6" long. ::) :P

I have a range of (are they squashes?) big leaf plants growing on the compost heap, from memory they are marrows, courgettes, cucumbers, and pumpkins, I can’t find a label anywhere in the heap to identify these plants, I’m not sure if my marrows are cougettes or visa versa. ::) :P

How big should I have left the courgette (assuming it’s a courgette) before I pick them? And the same question for marrows. ??? ;D

Amazin · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2005, 22:58:27 »

Well done Roy - glad to hear from you after the events of the other day. Hope all is well.

Merry Tiller · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2005, 01:21:56 »

Courgettes are baby marrows, you pick them when they reach the size you want, simple ;D

tim · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2005, 06:44:38 »

As you say, Roy - WOW!

Those 'courgettes' are a good tender size. Some varieties can get a bit pithy if they get too big. But if you want something for stuffing, just look the other way for a day or two & you'll get it!

Later in the season, it is nice to let a few grow on to full size & let the skin harden. They'll then store for a few months.

I have to say that we pick our broadies a bit younger than yours. You may find those a bit mealy. But they can be improved by skinning after cooking. I would rather have one bean in its tender prime than 10 that are somewhat passé.

When you have an example of each, let's have an identity parade?

spacehopper · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2005, 11:46:19 »

Thats a great haul Roy. Everyone round o yours for Sunday dinner? ;)

Marianne · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2005, 15:11:04 »

Absolutely beautiful Roy ! ;D ;D
I thought your courgettes look like broad beans ??? ??? I bet they taste lovely :D

kelso · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2005, 17:21:58 »

Lovely ;D

ellkebe · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2005, 17:43:04 »

Looking good - all eaten for lunch by now ? :)

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2005, 17:45:01 »

beautiful!
I pick my courgettes at about the size of yours, I find they are easier to use up and you don't have the oh my gracious what can I do with these, syndrome like I had today after being away for a week!
Well done Roy! ;D

Looby Loo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2005, 19:15:45 »

Lovely beans!

This is my late sowing of runners. The bunnies had the first lot. I hope they're half as good as yours.

tim · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2005, 19:35:32 »

Clever rainbow??

Roy Bham UK · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2005, 20:14:30 »

Quote from: Merry Tiller on July 31, 2005, 01:21:56

Courgettes are baby marrows, you pick them when they reach the size you want, simple ;D

;) Thanks for that MT although still a little confused as I have sown seeds from a packet saying courgettes and sown seeds from a packet saying marrows ::) ???

Mothy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2005, 20:22:23 »

Well done Roy, a great haul home from a plot that's only been in production a few months!!!!!

Roy Bham UK · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2005, 20:39:05 »

;D Thanks for all the encouragement ;D it is really nice of you Guys, much appreciated. ;)

Fanks :-[ ;D

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2005, 22:38:29 »

Lovely! Perfect courgettes!! I almost like forgetting about the plot for a bit, then going up and seeing how huge everything looks! I get that sort of excited buzz when I get back from a holiday....I know...I am a saddo allotmenteer, but I bet you are all as bad!

Wicker · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2005, 23:39:51 »

Great results, Roy - wan't it worth all the waiting now? ;)

Not sad at all EJ - know exactly what you mean.......

Looby Loo · « **Reply #16 on:** August 01, 2005, 06:09:28 »

Must make me a saddo too... I find myself chuckling when I am eating a plate of home grown goodies!

tim · « **Reply #17 on:** August 01, 2005, 09:50:51 »

Don't be confused, Roy - you'll get a long squashy type thing in both cases but, I think, the 'marrows' are better geared to producing fruit of a more 'marrowy' shape which ripens well for store.

'Cougettes', the 'fashionable' fruit, may have been selected for flavour, shape or productivity??

But either will do either! Don't quote me!!

Roy Bham UK · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2005, 21:29:44 »

Yes Emma I do get a buzz especially this time of year and no doubt will get a Double Decker Buzz next year with me having two Lotties :o 8)

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From Wicker. Great results, Roy - wan't it worth all the waiting now?

Sure was Megan, I'm still Buzzin ;D 8)

Looby Loo, I do love your Avitar ;D I thought it came alive when I saw its nose twitching ;D

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From Tim. When you have an example of each, let's have an identity parade?

I fully intended to take a piccy of all these strange long (some not so long) thingies but I keep forgetting to take my camera with me, I will try harder tomorrow ::) ;D

Oh and thanks Tim I am a lot less confused ::) I think ??? ;D

Looby Loo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2005, 11:52:05 »

Roy - That's my Megs. Very impractical creature to have about on an allotment - apart from the rabbit chasing that is!

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