Large yellow courgette marrows

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Is it ok to let yellow courgettes become marrows. I know sounds silly I’ve done it with green ones before but I’ve never seen a yellow marrow before so wasn’t sure if it was the same or not? I don’t really have the space to plant marrows and courgettes.
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I don't see a problem.
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Stephen wrote:I don't see a problem.
thank you! 8)
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The only problem you probably will encounter is, while courgettes produce a continuous supply of young courgettes, if you let one or two grow to marrow size, this will slow the production of new ones forming...but this does happen with a marrow plant to some extent.
One thing I would advise though is, let the plants grow into decent sized plants before you let them produce marrows, or they will take all the strength away from the plant.
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I've got a feeling yellow ones don't keep as well but I'm not sure why I think that.
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I've found that the larger the yellow ones flesh get drier & more spongey in texture & not marrow like & moist.
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Sounds like I need to make room for marrows this year Then. I do love marrows & Istill have yellow courgette seeds to use up which expire this year.
Thank you everyone for your input it’s most appreciated :)
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Is it ok to let yellow courgettes become marrows. I know sounds silly I’ve done it with green ones before but I’ve never seen a yellow marrow before so wasn’t sure if it was the same or not? I don’t really have the space to plant marrows and courgettes.
Thank you in advance. :)


Sounds about right
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