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Courgettes

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  • ginvzt
    ginvzt Posts: 4,878 Forumite
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    Didn't want to start a new thread, but how can I encourage male flowers??? I had about 4 courgettes that stayed small, and there are further 3-4 flowers that are the same, female ones. So, I can't see having any proper courgettes any time soon... I really one to get some. Please, any suggestions?
    Spring into Spring 2015 - 0.7/12lb
  • lolly5648
    lolly5648 Posts: 2,257 Forumite
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    We have been give a lot of courgettes and don't know what to do with them - I have never cooked them. I know I can stuff them but if I just want them as another vegetable with meat do I fry or boil them?
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    do I fry or boil them?

    Wife likes them sliced then boiled until just tender, ( a very few mins )
    Me !!! likes them fried until 'very' brown
  • ginvzt
    ginvzt Posts: 4,878 Forumite
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    lolly5648 wrote: »
    We have been give a lot of courgettes and don't know what to do with them - I have never cooked them. I know I can stuff them but if I just want them as another vegetable with meat do I fry or boil them?

    There is another thread on here about what to do with courgettes, have a look:
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1854521&highlight=courgettes

    Now, can anyone suggest how can i get some male flowers on my courgette???? I only have one plant...
    Spring into Spring 2015 - 0.7/12lb
  • misskool
    misskool Posts: 12,832 Forumite
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    ginvzt wrote: »
    There is another thread on here about what to do with courgettes, have a look:
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1854521&highlight=courgettes

    Now, can anyone suggest how can i get some male flowers on my courgette???? I only have one plant...

    Do you have any other members of the same family? cucumbers, pumpkins, butternut squash? If they have a male flower, you can cross pollinate it but you can't save the seed.

    They will produce male flowers soon :)
  • ginvzt
    ginvzt Posts: 4,878 Forumite
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    misskool wrote: »
    Do you have any other members of the same family? cucumbers, pumpkins, butternut squash? If they have a male flower, you can cross pollinate it but you can't save the seed.

    They will produce male flowers soon :)

    Unfortunately not.... My cucumbers died off, as well as other courgettes. I have the only plant left, which is going strong, but only female flowers!!!! It was not a good year for me so far.
    Spring into Spring 2015 - 0.7/12lb
  • try popping down to your local allotment, they're a friendly bunch and someone will be able to spare a male part!
  • ginvzt
    ginvzt Posts: 4,878 Forumite
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    try popping down to your local allotment, they're a friendly bunch and someone will be able to spare a male part!

    I am not even sure where is one around me!!!! Oh well, I'll try to be patient. Just in this weather nothing is growing well and the flies /slugs are helping themselves so much!
    Spring into Spring 2015 - 0.7/12lb
  • rosie383
    rosie383 Posts: 4,981 Forumite
    Why don't you ask on here if there is a forum member in your area. I'm sure there will be someone around that could give you some pollen. I had a go at mine, as I was having male flowers but few female flowers, and now, at last I am getting a pretty good yield.
    Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
    (he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
    :D:D:D
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