Growing Marrow

Cucurbitaceae : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
S             S S S S S
T T T           T T T T
P P             P P P P

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

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • 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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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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Marrows are over grown zucchini's. Let Zucchinis grow and you will have marrows. Good lck

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