Zucchini

Also known as Zucchini. With its mild taste, the baby is extremely versatile and is available all year. The baby gem is young, immature gem and should be handled similar to the baby marrow.

Handling and Merchandising:

Do not stack punnets with baby marrow to high as the flesh bruises easily. Bulk selling baby marrows should not be stacked too high for the same reason. Optimum storage temperatures is 7-10.

Selection and Storage:

The best baby marrows are the small and tenders ones, unblemished, deep green or light green skins with faint stripes or specks of yellow. Avoid withered ends. Store in plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Preparation and serving:

Use in soups, casseroles and pies and as a vegetable bake, mashed or dry roasted.