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marrow 'Tiger Cross' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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marrow 'Tiger Cross'

Cucurbita pepo 'Tiger Cross'

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Genus: Cucurbita
Family: Cucurbitaceae

About this plant

A high quality bush marrow variety bred in Britain which is quick to grow and early to crop. It produces a uniform crop of green and cream striped fruits that can be harvested as courgettes or left to mature to full sized marrows. Shows good resistance to cucumber mosaic virus. Harvest June to October

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Start indoors from mid-late April, sowing in individual pots with seeds on their side about 1.5cm deep. Harden off before June then transplant outdoors to final growing position. See vegetable cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required. Regular harvesting extends cropping

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews. Shows good resistance to cucumber mosaic virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

SubmergedBushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years