Description

The Ortano zucchini is a variety of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) prized for its productivity, delicate flavor, and culinary versatility. Here’s some detailed information:

Characteristics of the plant

• Growth: Vigorous and very productive plant, with semi-erect growth habit.

• Leaves: Deep green in colour with light spots, typical of courgettes.

• Flowering: Produces numerous yellow-orange flowers, both male and female, also widely used in cooking.

• Resistance: Good resistance to fungal diseases and environmental stress.

Characteristics of the fruit

• Shape: Cylindrical, slightly elongated.

• Color: Light green with light darker streaks.

• Size: Reaches a length of about 15-18 cm when harvested young, but can grow more.

• Pulp: Tender, compact and with few seeds, ideal for many preparations.

Uses in cooking

The Ortano courgette is very versatile:

• Raw: Perfect for salads or carpaccio.

• Cooked: Excellent for grilling, frying, soups, stuffing or sautéing.

• Courgette flowers: They can be fried in batter, stuffed or used in risottos and pasta.

It is an ideal variety for those looking for a tasty, productive and easy-to-grow courgette, both in the vegetable garden and in a pot on the balcony.

Very rich in potassium, vitamin E, folic acid and vitamin C, courgettes are attributed with detoxifying, diuretic, sedative, anti-inflammatory and slightly laxative properties.