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Van Buren Township

I attended a weigh-off recently and have the bug now. But I live in a Michigan subdivision. 😞 What is the minimum viable space to consider?

10/9/2023 7:33:08 AM

Dorset UK

That depends on how big a marrow your hoping to grow, you would need 200 sq ft at least for 200 lbs +

10/10/2023 4:52:57 AM

Dorset UK

I'm currently growing mine in 13x20 areas (260 sq ft)

10/10/2023 4:55:43 AM

Netherlands

15 x 15 feet here

10/10/2023 12:32:23 PM

Van Buren Township

Thank you. I had been hopeful that marrow would grow successfully in space smaller than is required for giant pumpkins. At a local weigh-in recently, one contestant talked about growing in a long and narrow plot. His marrow grew larger than 30#'s, but that was a 100# shy of the winning marrow.

I think I need to focus on tomatoes for now. That will help us build some skills in managing pests, maximizing growth, water management, etc.

Space is definitely at a shortage where I live and the space I do have is nicely manicured lawn that my wife is fond of. She's not convinced it needs to be disrupted for marrow or pumpkins. LOL.

10/10/2023 12:59:38 PM