Zucchini

Technical name:

Cucurbita pepo

Season:

November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August

Gastronomic use:

Zucchini can be eaten raw or cooked. The most common ways to prepare zucchini are baked, boiled or stir-fried it. The outer skin is eatable and it is not necessary to peel the zucchini before eating it.