Courgettes

[tim]

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.

[tim]

[wardy]

Top scran Tim ;D

[tim]

Trust the RN to know!

[tim]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

;D

[tim]

A steep learning curve, Derek??

[Derekthefox]

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

[tim]

So true.

[sammyd]

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]

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]

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]

Sammyd  ;D

[shaolin101]

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]

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