COURGETTES and squash are versatile crops with simple needs that keep on giving throughout the summer. Provide them with fertile soil in a sheltered sunny spot and keep them moist, and then get ready to harvest the emerging fruits on a regular basis.
The choice of varieties is huge, with a wide range of colours, shapes, textures and uses to consider. Plants can be bushy or sprawling, or even upright climbers, which means there’s a cultivar for near enough every garden situation, from allotments to patio pots.
Culinary uses
While courgettes are short-lived summer treats, most squash can be stored for several months. Squash have complex flavours, making them a tasty ingredient in everything from pies to risottos, and they can always be relied on for warming winter soups.
The culinary uses for courgettes are endless: they can be grilled, baked, fried, boiled or stuffed,
