Weird Courgette shape

jacquih · Post by **jacquih** » 29 Jul 2013, 21:28

Bought some Courgette plants at car boot about 2 months ago,they are starting to grow now but they are round and yellow not at all like the Courgettes I know,what are they?

Jacquih

davina112 · Post by **davina112** » 29 Jul 2013, 21:56

There is a plant which is part of the courgette family, alled yellow bird squash or I think petite pan, they are round, a bit flattish and yellow

Post by **p.penn** » 29 Jul 2013, 23:09

Could be patty pan squash - if so, pick them at 4-6inches wide. Very nice cooked as courgettes are, :-D

lancashire lass · Post by **lancashire lass** » 30 Jul 2013, 05:31

Could be Floridor F1 - I grew these about 5 years ago and they are really prolific (easily 2 or 3 courgettes EVERY day!) and yes, they are courgettes so treat exactly the same as normal ones. I thought they tasted sweeter and creamier but it could have just been the colour. A mix of green and yellow look very pretty when serving at meals.

Are they like these - these are the Floridor I grew?

albertajune · Post by **albertajune** » 30 Jul 2013, 14:08

I grow these most years but haven't saved the packet and can't remember the exact name. As said, they are very prolific and are lovely stuffed and baked. I pick them when just about the size of a small melon for baking, which is a good size for two of us. They do need de-seeding at this size. If picked small, they are lovely sliced and tossed into a little garlic and herb butter or a veggie stir fry. I also sometimes slice the small ones very finely and add to salads.