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Vegetable Marrow 'Danish Strain'

Cucurbita pepo var. fastigata

Danish Strain is part of the Cucurbita genus and is a Vegetable Marrow variety. Its scientific name is Cucurbita pepo var. fastigata 'Danish Strain'. 'Danish Strain' is considered a heirloom cultivar. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Danish Strain is known for growing to a height of approximately 60.0 cm (1.95 feet).

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How to grow Vegetable Marrow 'Danish Strain'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Danish Strain is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Danish Strain tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Danish Strain from seed

Transplanting Danish Strain

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Danish Strain is a tender plant.

Harvesting Danish Strain

Vegetable Marrow 'Danish Strain' information

How long does Danish Strain take to grow?

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