Growing Marrow

(Best months for growing Marrow in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

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 (can grow beside): Peas, Beans, Onions, Sweetcorn
Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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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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09 Feb 10, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Mel, harvest will take about 12 - 16 weeks from seed sowing
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09 Feb 10, mel (Australia - temperate climate): how long will it take to harvest marrow
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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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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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