Squash Vegetable Marrow – Pacific Northwest Seeds
Cucurbita pepo
- 55-65 days
- oval-shapedÂ
- grow up to 10-12 inches long
- hard but thin skin and contains a creamy white, spongy interior flesh
- rather bland taste on their own
- packed with potassium.
This unique summer variety is similar to a zucchini. They are often eaten, along with blossoms, when very small. Plants produce lots of low-calorie, versatile fruits. Use raw, in salads and with dips or steamed, fried and baked. Freezes well.
