Land of giants
Hello everybody, I hope this makes you smile
We, in Europe, all know that in America everything is bigger.
Michael emigrated from the U.S. to Spain in 2016.
He insisted on taking over the organic vegetable garden.
Now, look at what has happened....
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske
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p.s. This monster is a Zucchini.
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Good afternoon Steve,
I do not know about the taste yet. What sometimes happens with this type of vegetable growing so big it is hollow inside. We will see.
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske
In fact marrows are an insipid vegetable and can be seen as bland. The best thing to do is cut it in half, stuff them and then bake it.
Hi Taetske,
Very impressive zucchini! Which dish are you going to make with it? Awesome!
Much success to you!
Kind regards,
Nichola
Good afternoon Nichola,
Thank you for stopping by. As I said to Debs I probably will make a big vegetable mix to then freeze portions. All the best.
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske
Actually, I think they brag about everything bigger in Texas! Ha Ha!
With the right soil, most vegetables can grow to great sizes, yet size does not always make the proper taste.
Commendable he is growing organic and the soil must be very well cultivated and good in the South of Spain.
Happy harvesting.
Good afternoon William,
All organic from the kitchen is saved in a big pot with a lid which stands outside the kitchen, it does not smell very good. Once a week Michael digs it into the vegetable garden, it helps the soil a lot. I have been doing this system since I moved here in 1981. I have been organic since that time after I made my own awful experience with Roundup.
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske
Hello Taestke,
That is an impressive zucchini indeed. Plenty to share with others....rather like here, don't you think?
Where there is an abundance of knowledge to offer for the good of the community.
Regards,
Billy
Good afternoon Billy,
Thank you for stopping by. This was just a little joke for in between you know as we cannot be serious all the time.
The sharing aspect in WA is really nice and makes it very human.
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske
Good afternoon Alan,
I think he is developing his green thumb or something like it.
I am happy not to have that responsibility anymore. After so many years it is nice to do other things, like 2 websites.
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske
Hi I find growing giant veg very interesting. That is a giant courgette or more proper it is a small marrow (they would call it a tiddler)
If you see some of the giants the grow here in the UK where the biggest and world record is 93.7kg and over a metre long ( grown in the Netherlands).
Long way to go to be a giant.
It is a whopper, too much for a family to eat.
Good afternoon Antonio,
Thank you for your comment. Michael did not pretend to grow such big vegetables, it just happened. Luckily our happy chickens eat about anything so they for sure will get a bite.
Yes, Holland, a small country but some big things.
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske
Hi, Taestke,
Looks like your organic garden is growing brilliantly. What is Michaels secret...:)
What awesome recipes are you going to make with the Calabacin. I miss Spanish Cuisine.
Debs :)
Good afternoon Debs,
Well, or I invite the whole neighborhood or I make a huge pot with lots of garlic, onion, eggplant, some tomatoes, and freeze portions.
For 2 people that thing is way too big. We did have a good laugh when Michael showed it to me. Secret? own water, sunshine and lots of loving care.
Have a great Sunday, Taetske
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I am not surprised because a year and a half ago we visited my mom's sister-in-law's farm in the south of France and she grew some huge zucchinis. She said that huge ones like that are only good for private use because the buyers think they are too old.
But we made some great salads and soup with them. Yumm...
I still struggle to grow some here where I live. I'm not giving up though. :)
Good afternoon Kelyee,
Thank you for your comment.
If there is too much in the vegetable garden I will give it to friends.
I do sell my oranges also to friends. The season goes from December to including June. They are happy as the oranges are organic so you can use the peel when making marmalade.
I also like to make a cold zucchini soup, and yes, it is yummy.
Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske