Bring a large pan of water to the boil – the pan needs to be large enough to hold the marrow halves. Season the water lightly with salt. Scoop the seeds and stringy pulp from the marrow halves ...

Every year, around September, I plant marrow seeds. They grow fast and luxuriantly, and by December we’re harvesting courgettes, zucchini, baby marrows, whatever you prefer to call them.