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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 68°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 35 - 47 inches 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

11 Jul 09, jackie (Australia - cool/mountain climate): approx how many marrows do you get from a single seed?.
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24 Aug 10, Amanda (Australia - temperate climate): Just the one plant from a single seed.
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15 Jan 10, norsman (Australia - temperate climate): Where in Australia can I get marrow seeds from? You know, the big ones. I want to make some marrow rum as well as eat them.
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09 Feb 10, mel (Australia - temperate climate): how long will it take to harvest marrow
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09 Feb 10, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Mel, harvest will take about 12 - 16 weeks from seed sowing
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02 Mar 10, Monica (Australia - sub-tropical climate): 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?
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04 Mar 10, Gerry (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Monica, this is usually due to poor pollination (it happens with Zucchinis too). Growing more than one plant can help or you shake the flowers or even hand pollinate with a small paintbrush once every few days (just wiggle it round inside the flower then move on to the next flower, etc).
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04 Mar 10, Terry (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I found a great video that addresses this problem at www.thegardenguru.com.au (look for it under zucchini)
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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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30 Jun 10, Daniel (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Great question - I have been looking too. If you get an answer I would love to hear about it. :)
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