Italian food is regional because the varieties are regional. This is typified by courgettes. We have varieties from Italy (National), Genova, Florence, Rome, Milan, Sarzana, Bologna, Piacenza, Nice, Naples, Albenga, Friuli and Sicily. There are others too, that we just can't carry them all !! Talk about provenance !!
In Italy, the flowers are always eaten as well as the zucchino. Just remove any flowers not attached to a courgette in the morning when they are open, remove the stamen and crown and wash carefully. They can then be battered and fried, stuffed or used in 'frittata'.
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| COURGETTE TONDO DI NIZZA |
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An early bush variety which has light green skin and it's round shape makes it ideal for stuffing. Medium size fruits with white consistant flesh. @45. Sow from Mar - end of Jul. |
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| COURGETTE TONDO DI PIACENZA |
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A round variety from near Parma. It's shape makes it ideal for stuffing. Bake them whole and they stay firm on the outside and go soft and creamy inside. How can you resist? @54. Bush. Sow Mar-Aug. |
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| COURGETTE VERDE D'ITALIA |
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The classic green courgette of Italy. Used Nationally and a good reliable variety. @54. Bush. Sow Mar-Aug. |
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| CUSTARD CUSTARD WHITE |
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UFO shaped courgette which has a firmer consistency when cooked (more like white fish). Just cut into 'steaks' or slices and fry. @54. Trailing. Sow Feb-Aug. As seen on BBC Gardeners World on the 2nd of June 2006 |
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| MIXED PUMPKINS AND SQUASHES |
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A selection of 10 pumpkin and squash varieties consisting of pumpkins - Marina of Chioggia, Padana, Long of Naples, Berrettina Piacentina, Quintale and squashes - Butternut Rugosa, Tromba d'Albenga, Sicilian Snakes, Custard White and Vegetable Spaghetti. |
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| NESTI DANTE SAPONE DI ZUCCA |
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From Nesti Dante, Florence, est.1948. Each soap is still made using the old cauldron baking traditions of the 'saponeria'. A rich, indulgent bar which will leave your skin glowing. Dermatologically tested. Made with Love and care in Florence. Big 250g pac |
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| PUMPKIN BERRETTINA PIACENTINA |
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'Berret of Piacenza'. A rustic heirloom variety from the Piacenza region of Northern Italy. Knobbly, green - ash grey skin with tasty orange flesh. @9. Sow Mar - Jun. |
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| PUMPKIN DELICA F1 |
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A hybrid pumpkin variety with real flavour. Round, uniform small-mid fruit with dark green skin. @8-10. Sow Mar-end Jun. |
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| PUMPKIN MARINA DI CHIOGGIA |
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Very old, rustic pumpkin from near Venice. Thick, knobbly skin and sweet yellow/orange flesh. Rich in Vitamin A which helps keep eyes and skin healthy. Also contains mineral salts (Calcium & Phosphorous). @9. Sow Mar-end Jun and harvest till the end o |
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| PUMPKIN PADANA |
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From the NW of Italy, this pumpkin has vertical Grey/Green and Orange ribs. Beautiful as an ornamental vegetable, but delicious to eat too. @25. Sow Mar-end Jun. |
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| PUMPKIN QUINTALE |
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'Tonne'. Can get extremely big. Orange skin. @12. Sow Apr-end Jun. |
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| PUMPKIN ZUCCA OF NAPOLI |
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The same shape as a butternut squash, but mottled green outside with thin skin, yellow flesh and a delicate flavour. Can grow to 1 metre in length. Made in Naples. @25. Sow mid Mar-end Jun. |
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| SPAGHETTI SQUASH |
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The inside of this squash is a mass of 'spaghetti' like strands which are used in exactly the same way. They are boiled whole, the flesh scooped out with a fork and then dressed with olive oil or a really good pasta sauce. @30. Sow from Feb (protected) o |
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| SQUASH SERPENTE DI SICILIA |
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'Sicilian Snakes' - obvious to see why this unusual squash got the name. Commonly known in the US and by Sicilians as 'Cuccuzze'. Cook like a courgette. Fruits can grow over 2 metres in length !! @30. Sow Apr-Jul. |
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| SQUASH TROMBA OF ALBENGA |
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Long, curved fruits. This variety is from Liguria in the alpine North of Italy. The seeds are in the bulbous end, which means you get a neck of pure meaty flesh. @25. Sow mid Mar-mid Aug. |
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