What are giant zucchini, where are they grown and what is the best way to use them? You can find answers to these questions here on Plantura.

The term "marrow" has little to do with the variety

A zucchini as heavy as a baby hippopotamus: the photos of the world's largest zucchini leave your mouth wide open. A little over 1.5 meters long and almost 70 kg, for example, is a real gem from a Welsh hobby gardener. He proudly presented his marrow to the British press. It is no coincidence that the cultivation and breeding of marrows occupies many garden owners, especially in Great Britain: the giant zucchini has a long tradition there. But what exactly is a marrow?

Difference zucchini and giant zucchini

In itself, the difference between a normal zucchini and the giant zucchini is very simple. The term zucchini (or courgette in English) is used when it is the unripe fruit of the plant. If the fruit continues to grow and becomes ripe, it is called a giant zucchini or marrow. Both belong to the squash family and any normal zucchini can turn into a real marrow over time. However, the difference between the two types is not only in size and maturity, but also in taste. The skin of the Marrow is much firmer and tastes more neutral compared to the normal zucchini fruit.

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When a zucchini fully matures, it is called a marrow

Using Giant Zucchini

Due to its size, firm shape and neutral taste, the giant zucchini is the perfect edible container and can be filled as you wish. Cut open lengthwise, you can scrape out the flesh of the ripe fruit with a spoon. Of course, the pulp should not end up in the trash, but can also be used for the filling. The giant zucchini molds can then be filled with other vegetables such as aubergines, peppers and tomatoes cut into small pieces. The vegetables then soften in the oven and can then be beautifully arranged on the plates. The fillings are of the imaginationthere are no limits and the giant zucchini taste very good when baked.

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Giant courgettes have a hard skin and taste more neutral than young ones

Beware of bitter taste

If your home-grown zucchini tastes bitter, please be very careful! The giant zucchini can also contain the bitter substance cucurbitacin, which can be fatal to humans. If a zucchini (especially one that you have grown yourself) tastes bitter, do not eat the fruit under any circumstances! You can find more on this topic here: The zucchini and the deadly cucurbitacin.

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