What are giant zucchini, where are they grown and what is the best way to use them? You can find answers to these questions here on Plantura.
A zucchini as heavy as a baby hippopotamus: the photos of the largest zucchini in the world leave your mouth wide open. A little over 1.5 meters long and almost 70 kg, for example, is a real gem of a Welsh hobby gardener. He presented his Marrow (English name of the giant zucchini) proud of the British press. That especially in Great Britain the cultivation and breeding of the Marrows many garden owners are busy, it is no coincidence: because the giant zucchini is a tradition there. But what exactly is a marrow?
Difference zucchini and giant zucchini
In itself is the difference between a normal zucchini and that Giant zucchini very simple. The term zucchini (or courgette in English) is used when referring to the unripe fruit of the plant. If the fruit continues to grow and becomes ripe, it is known as a giant zucchini or as a
Marrow. Both belong to the cucurbits and every normal zucchini can become a real one over time Marrow will. The difference between the two types is not only in size and maturity, but also in taste. In the Marrow the skin is much firmer and tastes more neutral compared to normal zucchini fruit.
Use of giant zucchini
Due to its size, the solid shape and the neutral taste, the Giant zucchini perfect as an edible container and can be filled as you wish. Sliced lengthways, you can scrape out the flesh of the ripe fruit with a spoon. The pulp should of course not end up in the trash, but can also be used for the filling. The giant zucchini molds can then be filled with other vegetables such as eggplant, peppers and tomatoes, cut into small pieces. The vegetables are then softened in the oven and can then be served nicely on the plates. There are no limits to the imagination when it comes to the fillings and they taste good even when they are gratinated Giant zucchini very good.
Beware of bitter taste
If your home-grown zucchini taste bitter, please be very careful! Giant zucchini can also contain the bitter substance cucurbitacin, which can be fatal for humans. If a zucchini (especially the home-grown one) tastes bitter, then by no means eat the fruit! You can find more on this topic here: The zucchini and the deadly cucurbitacin.