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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.

I don't see a problem.

Stephen wrote:I don't see a problem.

thank you!

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.

I've got a feeling yellow ones don't keep as well but I'm not sure why I think that.

I've found that the larger the yellow ones flesh get drier & more spongey in texture & not marrow like & moist.

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

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