Tag: Zucchini

Ingestion. Chew zucchini seeds several times a day to fight bladder disorders. Against digestive disorders, like constipation, drink a glass of zucchini juice. This is most effective when drunk in the morning before breakfast. Does zucchini have diuretic effect? Equal amounts of potassium and sodium give zucchini naturally diuretic properties. What are the benefits of […]

In most cases with mild bitterness, it is not severe enough to prevent gardeners from eating the cucumbers or zucchini. Removing the outer skin is usually enough to moderate the flavor. However, occasionally a gardener finds a cucumber or zucchini growing in their garden that is extremely bitter. How do you know if zucchini is […]

If you’re preparing a salad or want to replace raw zucchini, you can use cucumbers, carrots, or summer squash. For baked dishes, ratatouille, and lasagna, you can use eggplants. Can I substitute cucumber for zucchini in lasagna? What to avoid when making lasagna? Cucumbers. They might look similar to zucchini, but they are not a […]

Zucchini. Zucchini has the same crunch and water content as a cucumber. Aside from the skin, it provides a similar texture like cucumber to the salads. You may be surprised to know that you can substitute cucumber with zucchini in pickles like sweet mix and bread and butter. Can cucumbers be used like zucchini? If […]

So are zucchini and pumpkin related? Yes, they are: along with cucumbers, chayote and several gourds, they both belong to the Cucurbitaceae squash or gourd family. What vegetables are in the pumpkin family? The Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae) Including squash, pumpkin, cucumber, gourd, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Overview-These are a group of ornamental trailing or climbing plants. […]

So, here’s the thing: All zucchini are squash, but not all squash are zucchini. Are you even more confused now? The term “squash” refers to a plant species within the gourd family, which is further divided into winter squash and summer squash. Can I substitute squash for zucchini? Both zucchini and younger yellow squash can […]

Cucuzzi and Snake Gourd are also called Snake Squash and Bottle Gourd. They are used much like zucchini, but they are, a different genus from squash. They are used at the same stage of maturity as zucchini and summer squash. What is zucchini called in India? JugniFarmers in Haryana are falling for a new vegetable. […]

Turai is also known as ridge gourd and similar to zucchini. Turai is outer skin is bright green in color and inside white pulp and white seeds embedded within in a spongy flesh. What is zucchini called in India? JugniFarmers in Haryana are falling for a new vegetable. An article by journalist Sunanda Mehta explains […]

The trellis is a piece of equipment that will support your zucchini plant so it can grow up to 6 feet tall. You can also use the trellis to grow other types of plants like cucumbers, peas, and beans. How close can you plant zucchini on a trellis? You want to plant zucchini plants about […]

Zucchini plants do not need support to grow big and strong, but they definitely appreciate it. In fact, you can easily double your harvests by staking each plant and encouraging their vertical growth. Do zucchini plants need to climb? ANSWER: In short, the answer is no. Zucchini doesn’t need to climb to grow properly. It’s […]

The cage provides support and keeps the plant upright, preventing it from flopping out of the growing bed into the walking paths. Growing zucchini upright encourages air movement. Good air circulation around the plant helps the foliage stay dry and averts downy mildew and other fungal diseases. Do zucchini plants need cages? What Kind of […]

The vegetable should feel firm yet tender with shiny or glossy skin. When you cut into a good zucchini, it should have an almost buttery-like texture and the flesh should appear slightly yellow, greenish or white. How do you tell if a zucchini is ripe? While picking zucchini, check that the fruit is firm. Softness […]

Unlike yellow squash, yellow zucchini (sometimes called “golden zucchini“) doesn’t taper at the neck. The only difference between yellow zucchini and green zucchini (besides the obvious color difference) is yellow zucchini is slightly sweeter in flavor. Is yellow zucchini called squash? So, here’s the thing: All zucchini are squash, but not all squash are zucchini. […]

One pound of zucchini equals about 4 cups grated zucchini; 2 cups of salted and squeezed zucchini; about 1 cup mashed zucchini; and 3 cups chunked zucchini. How many zucchinis is 4 cups shredded? When sliced, 1 medium zucchini yielded about 1 to 1.25 cups and if grated, you end up with about 2/3 cup […]

six to eight inches. While some people claim that zucchinis up to a foot in length can be eaten, the average size range for harvesting is six to eight inches. The ideal length also depends on the type of zucchini you’ve planted. When the fruit gets too large, the seeds and rind begin to harden, […]

You can eat zucchini skin. Unlike winter squash, zucchini gets harvested before it matures on the vine, while its skin is still thin and tender. When cooking or eating the fruit, you don’t need to peel zucchini — the skin, flowers and seeds are all edible. Do you take the seeds out of zucchini? Definitely […]

diced cut/cubes Using a sharp knife cut the zucchini lengthwise into planks about ½ inch thick. Cut each plank into sticks about a ½ inch in width. Line up the sticks so they are even, cut them from one end to the other at ½ inch intervals to achieve a dice. Make the cubes or […]

Medium-sized zucchini (6 or 7 inches) can be used any way you wish. What size is considered a large zucchini? If left to its own accord, your average zucchini would grow to be as big as a baseball bat. But it wouldn’t taste so swell. Bigger zucchinis are tough and fibrous, so we pick them […]

Generally, it’s best to harvest this squash when it’s about 5″ to 7″ long. Harvest round zucchini when it’s about the size of a billiard ball—there’s a reason one of the most popular round zucchinis is called “Eight Ball.” How big should you let zucchini get? six to eight inchesWhile some people claim that zucchinis […]

Zucchini bread recipes vary ⁠— they can be sweet or salty. Regardless of the recipe, you’re likely to need at least 1 cup of grated zucchini (the equivalent of a whole medium-sized zucchini). This will make 12 zucchini bread muffins or one 8-by-4-inch tray of zucchini bread (which should yield 12 portions). Do you grate […]