Umuthi Baby Marrow Seeds
Umuthi Baby Marrow Seeds
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Umuthi Baby Marrow Seeds (Cucurbita pepo) are a quick, warm-season crop that's easy to grow and generous in the kitchen. Plants produce tender, finger-length fruit with a mild, slightly sweet flavour and soft, buttery texture. Suits full sun, rich, well-drained soil and regular watering. A reliable choice for backyard gardens and small plots, with a steady harvest for sautéing, roasting, grilling or spiralising.
♡ Why we love it: Fast from seed to table and happy in most sunny beds. Pick young and often for the best texture and continuous cropping. Versatile in the kitchen, from simple pan-fries to braais and salads.
Size: 40 Seeds.
Uses
- Grow for a steady supply of tender baby marrows
- Harvest small (about finger length) for the sweetest, softest texture
- Ideal for sautéing, roasting, grilling, spiralising and baking
Benefits
- Germinates quickly (about 5-10 days in warm soil)
- Early harvests in roughly 50-60 days from sowing
- Regular picking encourages ongoing production
- Compact, smooth-skinned fruits with mild, crowd-pleasing flavour
How to use
- When to sow: Spring, after danger of frost
- Position: Full sun; rich, well-draining soil
- Sowing: 2 cm deep; space plants about 60 cm apart
- Water: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
- Germination: 5-10 days in warm conditions
- Harvest: 50-60 days from sowing, when fruit is about 15-20 cm long; harvest frequently to promote new fruit
Storage
Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal after opening.
Ingredients
Baby Marrow (Cucurbita pepo) Seeds
Country of Origin: Varies by batch.
For your safety
- Seed for cultivation; not for consumption
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Check local planting times and frost dates for best results
