I didn't know what the they where but somebody gave me some and I just peeled it, cut it up and steamed it, but you could totally throw this into all sorts of casseroles, soups, roasts or hangi it's really nice! Not too strong of a flavour kind of like a potato with a celery-like tinge, 10/10 will have more often π
Update: apparently they turn to mush if you roast them
100! Oh man, is this one gonna smash my garden too?
When I grew courgette for the first time, I planted other things around it, no knowing it was gonna bulldoze it's way along the garden taking out everything in it's path.
As planted ours along an area we have for climbing plants. It did go over some trees behind them too, but given thatβs what the area is for I wonβt complain. They are tasty, store well and are good for trading with neighbours too. 10/10, will grow again. We use them as an alternative to celtuce but easier and faster to grow.
Is it too late for planting now or is any time ok?
Any good recipes?
Weβve got a couple on the ground still (in a somewhat frost protected area) but Iβd probably wait till your last frost date if you are starting fresh. We use them in stir fries, soups, stews, hotpot etc.
You can basically substitute them for anything youβd use cauliflowers or even courgettes for. They are very easy to cook and hard to go wrong with. We keep experimenting and they always turn out good.
Ok thanks! Do you plant from seed or seedlings? And can you get them from your average garden store?
You can plant the vegetable directly and it will just grow from there. Iβd probably sprout it inside for a bit first (think a bit like potatoes getting eyes) and then just half bury it in the ground. We just used some we got from the local veggie market.
Hmm this says April to June, so I guess I will need to wait a while to get my chance.
We planted ours in October and still got tons so take that with a grain of salt. Probably somewhat dependent on the climate in your area too.
I may be able to plan it in October but that doesn't help if I have to wait until April to buy one π
There are plenty of people selling them on Trademe now for a few $ so maybe check that out
Thanks for the idea, I'll give it a go