Marrow Long Green Bush is the true traditional Marrow.Has all the attributes of Green Trailing, but with a bush habit for more limited space. Excellent flavour and highly productive. Summer heading.
SOW April to May
HARVEST July to September
TYPE Summer Heading
PLOT Outdoor plot
WHERE TO SOW:
Sow 2 or 3 seeds into a 9cm pot under glass at 20 °C. Late May sowings can be made direct into soil 5cm apart in cold frame.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: As soon as first true leaves appear, prick off into individual 9cm pots. Gradually harden off before planting in the growing site 60cm apart in late May. Cold Frame sowings can be gradually hardened off and transplanted when large enough. Water regularly.
HANDY TIPS: Marrows and Courgettes prefer a deep humus rich soil for both the goodness and its water retention qualities.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE: A good source of pro-vitamin A, vitamins C and E.