Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tender and True Marrow is a round gray-green squash of the zucchini group, grown as a marrow in the British style. Plants are large, bushy and spreading, so give them room.
Tender and True Marrow traits
- Round, gray-green fruit
- Large, spreading bush
- Grown as a marrow
Good for
- Stuffing
- Roasting
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender and True Marrow this page | 65 days | Bush | — |
| Buckingham | 70 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Scallop | 60–68 days | Bush | — |
| Fordhook | 57 days | Bush | — |
| Casserta | 55–57 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Bush | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Scallopini | 55 days | Bush | — |
Tender and True Marrow FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Tender and True Marrow?
Tender and True Marrow is a round gray-green squash of the zucchini group, grown as a marrow in the British style. Plants are large, bushy and spreading, so give them room.
How many days to maturity is Tender and True Marrow?
Tender and True Marrow is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Tender and True Marrow compare with other zucchini varieties?
Tender and True Marrow: 65 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Buckingham (70 days), Golden Scallop (60–68 days), Fordhook (57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tender and True Marrow good for?
Tender and True Marrow is grown for stuffing, roasting.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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