Summer Squash
Summer squash varieties, including courgettes and patty pan, are characterised by their tender, edible skins and flowers, as well as their delicately flavoured flesh. These qualities make them ideal for various cooking methods, such as barbecuing, griddling, and frying, or for adding raw to salads. Summer squash is harvested and consumed in its immature state, unlike winter squash, which is allowed to reach full maturity 5
Selecting Summer Squash When selecting summer squash, the skin should be matte and not shiny, which indicates its ripeness. 6
Lettuce
Cos lettuce, also known as Romaine lettuce in many countries due to its route to Europe and America via Rome, is a popular and historical significant lettuce type in the UK.7 Distinguished by its crisp texture, upright growth habit, and dark green outer leaves transitioning to a lighter interior, Cos lettuce forms a tight “heart,” with the inner leaves often preferred raw for their superior crunch. While versatile in salads, Cos lettuce is particularly well-suited for cooking, enhancing its flavour in stir-fries. It can be grown both outdoors and under cover.
Storing Lettuce The two most important things of keeping lettuce leaves fresh and crisp are air and moisture. Lettuce needs good airflow with some moisture (but not too much!) to stay crisp. 8
7. https://www.simplyseed.co.uk/blog/the-different-types- of-lettuce.html#:~:text=There%20are%20over%2020%20 different,Butterhead%2C%20Iceberg%20and%20Loose%20Leaf 8. https://www.thespruceeats.com/store-lettuce-for-freshness-996048
4. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-store-honey-explained 5. https://extension.illinois.edu/gardening/summer-squash 6. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/20-types-of-squash
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