Courgette watch!

[usernamealreadytaken]

I've been struggling to find courgettes locally, and thought it was just a local supply issue. Turns out there is apparently a national courgette shortage. So, stealth boast time - are courgettes plentiful where you are and will you post to Gtr Manchester

[Oblomov17]

Only found this out 2 weeks ago. Local greengrocer told me he normally buys a box for £4, they are now £16.

Guess the poor harvest/lack of sunshine, plus the increase in popularity, due to low carb, spiralising, courgetti, means it's going to be generally more expensive in the future, presumably.

[TheFreaksShallInheritTheEarth]

Its my turn to "own" the two veg patches/ flower beds in our garden this year. DH had his weeds wild flowers last year. I am going to grow tons of courgettes. They're quite easy to grow.

[UnGoogleable]

My local Tesco won't let me order the following online:

Iceberg Lettuce
Rocket
Courgettes
Broccoli.

I went into the store to try to buy a lettuce - there was one browning bruised Iceberg on the shelf, and a sign saying 'Due to the ongoing weather conditions in Spain, we are experiencing a shortage of lettuce. We will be limiting bulk buying to 3 per person'

I had to buy a loose leaf lettuce instead... the horror!

[Purplebluebird]

Still can't find any :( Even struggled with aubergine, only got the baby ones (which are fine, but I normally buy 1 large one, which was not offered).

I'm in Hampshire.

[Chippednailvarnishing]

Ocado had courgettes last night but no cauliflower...