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- The flowers of zucchini - a useful and delicate plant decoration
- Pollination of the flowers
- Removing the female petals
- Zucchini flowers as a delicacy
- Tips & Tricks
The flowers of zucchini - a useful and delicate plant decoration
Even from afar, the big yellow flowers of the zucchini shine. Each plant carries both male and female flowers. First the males appear, they are recognizable by the long stem. The fruits form on the female flowers.
You recognize them on the short stalk and the large ovary under the petals.
Pollination of the flowers
The zucchini flowers are fertilized by bees. If too few female flowers are pollinated, -some in cold or humid weather-less fruits form. Follow these steps to help pollinate:
Removing the female petals
If fertilization was successful, the ovary swells and the flower withers. Now it is time to carefully loosen the petals, otherwise they provide a breeding ground for fungal diseases.
Zucchini flowers as a delicacy
Zucchini flowers are not only beautiful to look at, they also taste great. They are the perfect complement for meat and vegetarian dishes. Also to fish fits the light taste. There are many delicious dishes that can be made from zucchini flowers. Here are some recipe ideas:
Just experiment a bit!
Tips & Tricks
For cooking, one uses the male flowers, which are also a table look as a real eye-catcher. They are harvested shortly before the flower opens.