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Marrow Vintage Dwarf of Italy Seeds Compact Italian Bush Marrow

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๐ŸŒฑ Italian heritage variety from Franchi Sementi, est. 1783
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Sow: April | Open-pollinated, OGM free
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Authentic Italian flavour for kitchen and table
๐Ÿชด Grows well in Irish gardens, raised beds and containers
๐Ÿ“– Download our growing and recipe guide โ†’

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Description

Vintage Dwarf of Italy is a traditional Italian bush marrow that stays compact instead of sprawling across the garden. Smooth dark green fruits with firm, mild flesh. The bush habit means it fits in a raised bed or large container.

Harvest young for courgette-sized fruits, or leave to grow into full marrows for stuffing. Part of the Vintage 1928 range with the original Franchi catalogue artwork on the packet.

๐ŸŒฑ Growing at a glance
๐ŸŒฑ Sowing: Februaryโ€“July (start under cover early)
โ˜€๏ธ Light: Full sun, warm and sheltered
๐Ÿ’ง Water: Regular, deep watering
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Germination: 7โ€“14 days at 18โ€“21ยฐC
๐Ÿ“ Growth: Compact bush, 60โ€“90 cm spread
๐Ÿชด Spacing: 80โ€“100 cm
โณ Harvest: From 10โ€“12 weeks

๐ŸŒฟ Growing tips
Harvest fruits young (20โ€“25 cm) to encourage continuous production. Feed regularly once flowering begins and avoid wetting foliage to reduce the risk of mildew.

Additional information

Weight 8 g
Vintage

Variety: Vintage Marrow Dwarf of Italy
Type: Heirloom, Medium-Early
Growth Habit: Compact Bush
Fruit Shape: Long, Cylindrical
Skin Color: Dark Green, Shiny
Flesh Texture: Firm, Consistent
Flavor Profile: Mild, Slightly Sweet
Sowing Time: February to July
Harvest Time: May to October
Use: Stir-fries, Baking, Stuffing, Soups
Companion Plants: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Beans, Fennel, Lettuce, Peppers, Spinach, Courgette
Crop Rotation Friendly With: Chard, Carrots, Chicory, Beans, Fennel, Endive, Lettuce, Peas, Leeks, Parsley, Spinach, Lambโ€™s Lettuce
Seed Type: Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated

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