Growing Marrow

Cucurbitaceae : Cucurbitaceae / the gourd family

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

(Best months for growing Marrow in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings

October: After risk of frost

  • 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

Your comments and tips

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?
09 Feb 10, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Mel, harvest will take about 12 - 16 weeks from seed sowing
09 Feb 10, mel (Australia - temperate climate)
how long will it take to harvest marrow
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.
11 Jul 09, jackie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
approx how many marrows do you get from a single seed?.
24 Aug 10, Amanda (Australia - temperate climate)
Just the one plant from a single seed.
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