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The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
James Walsh

Britain's courgette shortage: have you spotted any of the elusive veg?

Courgettes on display at the Talensac market in central Nantes, western France.
Courgettes on display at the Talensac market in central Nantes, western France. Photograph: Georges Gobet/AFP/Getty Images

January is a month of healthy eating intentions, and what could be more healthy than the humble courgette. But a continental cold snap has led to a shortage of the versatile vegetable, beloved by choppers and spiralisers alike.

We’re pretty confident that there are still some courgettes in the United Kingdom, but we need your help in verifying this.

So whether your courgettes are from the local shop or your neighbourhood supermarket, or whether you have black market sources, if you have possession of this summer squash in the depth of winter, we want to see your photos.

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