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Old 28-06-2008, 09:56 PM
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how close to the plant do i cut when harvesting my courgettes, help much appreciated.

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I cut my courgettes with about 1/2" / 1cm of stem/stork on them
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I usually twist them off gently or cut around 1cm of stem as above
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I cut my courgettes with about 1/2" / 1cm of stem/stork on them
How do you cook the stork though?
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I wouldn't, they taste fowl (sorry!)
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