2. • A summer squash that can readily
grow to a metre in length.
• It’s name comes from the Italian
word “Zucca”, (pumpkin/squash),
and “Ina”, (little).
• AKA as Courgette in France, UK, NZ,
SE Asia and Scandinavia.
• Botanically, Zucchinis are fruits, but
in a culinary context, they are
treated as a vegetable.
• Usually served cooked - steamed,
boiled, stuffed and baked, grilled,
barbequed, fried, or incorporated
into other recipes such as cakes,
fritters, souffles, chutneys, etc.
• The flower is regarded as a particular
delicacy.
3. • Best grown from seeds from
early spring to late summer.
• they will grow in Coffs over
winter.
• Sunny position, out of the wind.
• Plant in groups of three, and thin
out the weakest plant following
germination.
• Prefer a well drained soil, rich in
organic matter.
• Keep well watered throughout
through out the life cycle.
• Generally not prone to pests
4. • Zucchini plants take up a lot of
room, so be sure and give them
space.
• Seedlings will appear in 6 to 10
days.
• Harvest generally starts about 6
to 8 weeks after harvest.
• Pick the fruit when it’s about 6
inches in length.
• remember to check daily during
the harvesting period if you
don’t want them to get too big.
• Make sure you get the hose right
down to the base of the plant
when watering.
5. • Each plant will produce its own
male and female flowers
• The male flower will grow
directly on the stem of the plant
in the leaf axils
• long stalk/slightly smaller
• The female flower forms on the
end of each emergent zucchini
• Both male and female flowers
flourish with the rising sun
• This is the best time to cross
pollinate
6. • Zucchinis are great for weight
loss – 20 calories per cup.
• great substitute for pasta
• Rich in antioxidants – could help
fight cancer.
• Rich in Vitamin C – may help
fight infections.
• Rich in vitamin A – great for the
hair and skin.
• Rich in potassium – can help
improve heart health.
• Eating Zucchinis makes you good
looking (see attached photo).
8. • My World Famous Corn and
Zucchini Fritters
• Poor yourself a generous glass of chilled Sav
Blanc, and have a quick snort.
• Sift 1.5 cups of self raising flower into a
bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk two eggs with a cup of milk, and pour
over the flour. Stir till smooth.
• Add 1 grated zucchini, 2 cobs of corn,
(kernels removed), and a handful of
chopped basil. Mix it thru the batter.
• Have another sip, and top your glass up.
• Spoon 3 lots of ¼ cup of the mixture into a
heated fry pan containing sufficient olive oil
for shallow frying. Cook for 3 minutes each
side, or until golden brown.
• Serve with Tzatziki Dip, Soy Sauce or Sweet
Chili Sauce to suit.
• Finish the bottle with your dinner.
