Variety of marrow or summer squash, picked when small. Long and cylindrical in shape with green smooth skin and a cream flesh.

Choose zucchinis that have glossy blemish-free skins. Avoid any that show signs of softening or withering.

All year; however main season is October – April.

Refrigerate in plastic bags. Use promptly.

Courgettes and scallopini are very versatile and easy to prepare. Trim the stalk end off, slice and eat raw or cooked. There is no need to peel them.

Slice across the courgette for stir fries and halve or slice into strips for char grilling or barbecues. Courgettes can be grated or finely chopped and used in salads, flans or quiches. Like carrots they make moist cakes and breads.

Bake, braise, grill/char grill/barbecue, microwave, roast, steam, stew, stir fry, stuff.