How Does Marrows Grow?

Marrows are grown from seed. Sow the seeds in gentle heat in3ins/9cm pots filled with fresh seed compost during April – May. The seed is large and must be planted on its edge to prevent it rotting off in the damp compost. ... The seed can be sown in the open ground during May but it is not worth the risk.

How many marrows do you get from one plant?

Marrows are cultivated in the same way as courgettes, except that the fruits are left on the plant to develop and limited to four per plant.

Are marrows easy to grow?

Marrows are easy to grow and provide a large harvest in a relatively short time. They are closely related to courgettes, squashes and pumpkins, and all are grown in basically the same way. They need a warm, sunny position, out of cold winds, with rich, moisture-retentive soil.

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