the size of a small flashlight, the kind that holds two AA batteries.
Yup, that's more or less the size we aim for. But it's a lot of work to keep them that size. When it's hot and there is enough moisture, you will need to pick 3 or 4 times/week.
After more than 20 years of selling the small zuccs that way, few other farmers pick them that small. It's that much work. Most pick at the large flashlight stage or a bit bigger. Those that only have the "jumbo" zuccs are selling what I call the "lazy farmer zuccs" as all you have to do to get them is ignore them for about a week.
A good recipe for up to medium sized zuccs --
shred enough zuccs to make about 2 cups shreds,
add 2 beaten eggs and about 2 Tbs flour, a bit of salt & pepper. Use just enough flour to hold it together so it isn't runny.
Fry like potato pancakes. Yummm.
Carol
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