What Are Giant Zucchini, Where Are They Grown, And What's 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 world's largest zucchini leave your mouth wide open. A little over 1.5 meters long and almost 70 kg, for example, is a real gem from 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 employs many garden owners, is no coincidence: because the giant zucchini has a long tradition there. But what exactly is a marrow?
Difference zucchini and giant zucchini
In itself, the difference between a normal zucchini and the giant zucchini very simple. The term zucchini (or courgette in English) is used when it is the unripe fruit of the plant. If the fruit continues to grow and becomes ripe, it is referred to as a giant zucchini or as
Marrow. Both belong to the squash family and any normal zucchini can turn into a real one over time Marrow will. However, 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 firm shape and the neutral taste, the giant zucchini perfect as an edible container and can be filled as you wish. Cut open lengthwise, you can scrape out the flesh of the ripe fruit with a spoon. Of course, the pulp should 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 aubergines, peppers and tomatoes cut into small pieces. The vegetables then soften in the oven and can then be beautifully arranged on the plates. There are no limits to the imagination when it comes to the fillings, and they taste great when baked giant zucchini very good.
Beware of bitter taste
If your home-grown zucchini tastes bitter, please be very careful! The giant zucchini can also contain the bitter substance cucurbitacin, which can be fatal to humans. If a zucchini (especially one that you have grown yourself) tastes bitter, do not eat the fruit under any circumstances! You can find more about this topic here: The zucchini and the deadly cucurbitacin.
