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Also called courgette. Very low in calories. Nutritious. Very productive. Some people plant them for the beautiful and premium ingredient zucchini flowers.

PLANTING

Work well in containers, however an extremely big container is needed - suggest at least 1 metre deep, because zucchini will develop deep roots.Trellising may help healthy growth. Offer them plenty of space.

FLAVOUR

Mild and slightly sweet. Overripe zucchini could be bitter.

CULINARY USE

Sauteed, steamed, grilled, roasted, etc. Zucchini sphagetti has become a modern way to serve.