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Growing Marrow

(Cucurbitaceae)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
		S	S	P	P

(Best months for planting Marrow in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays. P = Plant direct in garden where they are to grow.

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 20°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 90 - 120 cm apart
Harvest in 12-17 weeks.
Compatible with: Peas, Beans, Onions, Sweetcorn
Avoid growing with: Potatoes

Young marrow

This looks like a large version of zucchini/courgette. Skin is light yellow or white. Grow on raised mounds of earth/compost. Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weed growth. Frost tender.

Powdery mildew can be a problem especially in humid weather.

Culinary hints - cooking and eating Marrow

Good, cut in thick slices, seeds removed and stuffed with mince or spicy vegetable mix then baked in the oven

Your comments and tips

15 Jan 13, TimJones (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I got some beauties on Ebay from the UK store called proseedsofspalding
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30 Dec 12, ray malone (Australia - temperate climate): where can i obtain marrow seeds? i live on central coast n.s.w.thanks ray malone
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31 Dec 12, (Australia - temperate climate): Eden Seeds had marrow seed available from their online shop
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21 Nov 12, Brian West (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Where in Australia can I buy marrow seeds please.
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21 Dec 12, Granny Peg (Australia - temperate climate): Marrows are over grown zucchini's. Let Zucchinis grow and you will have marrows. Good lck
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27 Jun 11, Paddy (Australia - sub-tropical climate): where are marrow seeds available?
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17 Jan 12, CHEV (Australia - temperate climate): I've been trying to find marrow seeds for years. If you get some let me know please.
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30 Jun 10, Natalie (Australia - sub-tropical climate): New Gippsland Seeds and Bulbs. 15 seeds cost 3.50.
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16 Mar 10, "a desperate subscriber" (Australia - temperate climate): How do I obtain some marrow seeds in Australia?
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28 May 12, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I live in Sydney & I can't get the hold of white marrow seeds.Can you help?
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I've tried to grow Spaghetti Marrow, was succesful with lots of greenery, strong vines and even flowers, but they just fell off without bearing any fruit at all! why?

- Monica

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