Zucchini Flowers

Photo:
Zucchini Flowers, David MacTavish,
Hutchinson Farm, Burlington, ON, July 16,
2012
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Grown at Hutchinson Farm since
the 1990's. Available late June - late
September, 2015.
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Cucurbita pepo
Zucchini flowers are delicious!
Zucchini and pumpkin flowers are wide open early in the
morning, and they close up as the sun gets higher in the
sky. Insects love to crawl in the blossoms, we pick them
when they're open so we can peak in and make sure there
are no bugs hiding inside! Picking at dawn also lets us
avoid the bees, who just love our blossoms.
Our flowers are picked to order, so please call us at
least a day before you need them!
- In season
Late June to late September.
- Purchasing tips
The key is freshness, and knowing what time
of day they were picked.
- Storing at
home
Just like regular cut flowers, keep them in a
vase with water!
- Preserve
No. Just use them fresh
- Favourite
Recipes
Lots of our customers stuff them, but we
don't have a recipe, please help us!
Zucchini Flower Quesadillas
This Mexican classic, is as simple as adding the
flowers to the cheese when you make your
quesedillas.
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