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The zucchini (/ z u ˈ k iː n i / ⓘ; pl.: zucchini or zucchinis), [1] courgette (/ k ʊər ˈ ʒ ɛ t /) or baby marrow (Cucurbita pepo) [2] is a summer squash, a vining herbaceous plant whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and epicarp (rind) are still soft and edible.
Growing marrow Flower of marrow. A marrow is the mature fruit of certain Cucurbita pepo cultivars used as a vegetable. The immature fruit of the same or similar cultivars is called courgette (in Britain, Iran, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand) or zucchini (in North America, Japan, Australia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and Austria). [1]
In Italy, zucchini and larger squashes are served in a variety of regional dishes, such as cocuzze alla puviredda cooked with olive oil, salt and herbs from Apulia; as torta di zucca from Liguria, or torta di zucca e riso from Emilia-Romagna, the squashes being made into a pie filling with butter, ricotta, parmesan, egg, and milk; and as a ...
Zucchini. Alex Ratson / GETTY IMAGES. All varieties of zucchini are apt to take over your garden, according to Pottle. ... Additionally, the root vegetable prefers soil that is loose and well ...
This is a list of plants that have a culinary role as vegetables. "Vegetable" can be used in several senses, including culinary, botanical and legal. This list includes botanical fruits such as pumpkins, and does not include herbs, spices, cereals and most culinary fruits and culinary nuts.
While we always sing the praises of pumpkins and corn when fall comes around, don't forget tasty root veggies like parsnips, celeriac and sweet potatoes. Getting Grounded: 12 Root Vegetables to ...
Vegetarian Winter Root Vegetable Soup. Packed with seasonal root vegetables and a flavorful broth, this soup is perfect for winter. The creamy beans and tender veggies make it a warm and filling meal.
Cabbage plants. Cruciferous vegetables are vegetables of the family Brassicaceae (also called Cruciferae) with many genera, species, and cultivars being raised for food production such as cauliflower, cabbage, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard plant and similar green leaf vegetables.