Courgettes · common
Black Beauty
from our plotDark green and glossy, and so willing that by August you'll be finding homes for them up and down the path. It's the variety that turns every first-time grower into a generous one — pick them small and often, and they just keep coming.
in the kitchen
Courgette fritters
Grate, squeeze out the water (this bit matters), mix with feta, mint, and a beaten egg. Fry spoonfuls until golden. Crunchy outside, melting inside.
Courgette ribbons with lemon and parmesan
Peel into long ribbons and turn them in a hot pan with olive oil, lemon zest, a pinch of chilli and shaved parmesan. Two minutes, and summer is on the plate.
where to find the seeds
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