Courgettes

Organic courgettes from Pancha’s vegetable garden. We harvest the courgettes from our vegetable garden in their optimum ripening point,so that they reach your table at the perfect moment of consumption. Courgette with real courgette flavour, from the garden to your table and without going through refrigerated or chemical processes, buy seasonal courgette and enjoy the best quality at the best price.

Characteristics of courgettes

Courgettes are generally cylindrical, although they can also be shaped as follows more rounded. Its size varies from the smallest, which are about 10 cm long, to the largest, which can reach up to 60 cm. The flavour The taste of the courgettes is mild and sweet, with a slightly bitter touch. The skin is thin and smooth, and its colour is varies from dark green to pale yellow. The colour of the flesh is white, and its texture spongy but firm. Stresses that its seeds are edible.

Although there are different varieties of courgettes, which are the ones that change their characteristics, the most common is the green courgette, whose skin is bright dark green, so it is very easy to recognise.

The consumption season of courgettes goes from July to September, and its cultivation must be done between April and May.

How we grow our courgettes

In La Huerta de Pancha we grow courgettes naturally.as it has been done all our lives. For this reason, these courgettes are cultivated without the use of pesticides or chemical fertiliserswhich makes them healthier and more nutritious. In addition, the courgettes from Pancha’s vegetable patch are more resistant to pests, which makes them more durable than conventional courgettes.

The cultivation process of our courgettes takes into account the characteristics of climate, temperature, soil and amount of light.

The cultivation of courgettes in the Huerta de Pancha starts with the preparation of the soil.The soil should be watered carefully so that it retains water. Care should be taken to ensure that the soil is maintained. moist, but not waterlogged.

Weed control is an essential step in the care of our crops. We eliminate the weeds so that the courgette can receive the adequate sunlight and water. In this process, the courgette plants that are susceptible to diseases or pests.

Finally, we carry out the harvesting process by hand, always selecting the best specimens and discarding those that are not at the optimum point for consumption.

How to use courgettes from the garden

Courgettes are a very easy vegetable to introduce into any diet. Firstly, because of its taste; it is neither too sweet nor too bitter, and it goes well with many foods and can be used as an ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes.

With our courgettes, you can prepare lasagne, creams, sauté them, bread them or even stuff them.. You can also do spaghetti squash, for which we recommend a spiraliser.

Properties of courgettes

Its main characteristics are its sweet taste and texture soft. This vegetable is highly nutritious, as it contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and potassium.

In addition to their high nutritional content, courgettes are also rich in fibremaking them an excellent choice for those wishing to improve their digestive health. This vegetable also contains a good quantity of antioxidants, which help prevent diseases such as cancer.

The composition of the courgette stands out for being 95% water, making it a vegetable with a very low calorie intake.

It should be noted that courgettes from Pancha’s vegetable garden have a higher concentration of nutrients than conventional courgettes.

How you will receive the courgettes from La Huerta de Pancha’s vegetable garden

Our courgettes are harvested at their optimum point. This point, in the case of courgettes, coincides with the point of ripening. In other words, they are ready to eat once the order arrives at their home (ready to eat). These courgettes keep all their natural flavour as they do not go through cold storage.

For packaging, we use 100% recyclable cardboard boxes and always try to ensure that they are as well protected as possible to avoid damage during transport. We seek quality for the consumer.

How to preserve courgettes

This vegetable keeps for quite a long time without the need to do anything. Also, if you have started it and you see that the first slice has become ugly or wrinkled, it is enough to remove that first slice to see that the courgette is still perfectly fine. Avoid separating it from fruits and vegetables that release ethylene (bananas, melon, avocado, tomato or onion). This gas is responsible for its maturation.

Another way to store courgettes for a long time is to freeze them. We can cut it into cubes, julienne, slices or however we think we are going to use it best.