Can I cut off zucchini leaves?
Chef's answer
When pruning zucchini plant leaves, take care not to remove all the leaves. Keep some leaves on the stem, including leaf nodes near the last fruit you want to keep. ... You can also cut off any dead or brown leaves that may be present. Do not cut any stems, as this will increase the risk for disease.
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The large leaves may look intimidating, but they're easy to harvest and work with in the kitchen. You can eat broccoli leaves raw or you can cook them a number of ways.
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How To Make Bamboo Leaf TeaBring 8 oz of pure water to boil. Pour over 1 bag of bamboo leaf tea or about 1 teaspoon of dried bamboo leaves in a cup. Cover with a clean cloth. Steep for at least 4-5 minutes. ... Add a little honey or stevia to sweeten, and a little lemon juice for flavor. Enjoy! .
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You need heat, direct or indirect, to prep the banana leaves. ... Microwave - Yes, I've done this a lot of times - I set it to one to two minutes, depending on the how many plies of leaves I need to heat. Try using 30 seconds at a time..
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