[Floody]

I read that, when growing marrows, I should limit the amount of fruits to four per plant.  I was wondering, does that 'rule' also apply to Butternut Squash and Kabocha Squash?   

Thanks in advance for the advice,

Floody

[mumofstig]

I've never heard of limiting the number of marrows 

but I think this thread answers your question.....................

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=115877.msg1338340#msg1338340

 

[Markw]

I was going to ask the same question !!! Apart from growing Butternuts this year I am growing some Rampicante Summer Squashes , and I think it is called Cucuzzi a curly looking thing, they are taking over my plot and I was thinking of cutting some back a bit.

[mumofstig]

Cucuzza squash do indeed grow very fast and the plants are very big - I hope you've allowed plenty of room for it  The other option is to grow it up a trellis or wind it around a wigwam 

[Markw]

They are getting onto about 4 Mtrs long Mum's . I was thinking of having a look to see if I could at least get some of them up off the ground. They are starting to invade the Butternut Squash area, they are just covered in lots of curly fruits.

[Floody]

I've never heard of limiting the number of marrows 

 

I was reading this:  "Feed the plants regularly with tomato feed once the fruits start to develop. Leave the fruits to grow on the plant and limit to four per plant."  It's at http://www.allotment-garden.org/grow-your-own/marrows.php
 

[mumofstig]

Oh well 
 
The old saying that if you ask two gardeners the same question you will get 3 different answers rule does come into play sometimes 

[NewSteve]

What does it say on the packet? 

[Annen]

I limited mine one year to 2 on the one stalk, and the wind blew them about so much the stem broke at the base and I got none! 
 I let them sort themselves out now.

[Floody]

What does it say on the packet? 

It doesn't say anything about much really on the packet!  Nothing about limiting and not even anything about how you tell they're ready for picking. 

Brevity is wit I suppose! 

I think I'll let them do their own thing...

[Markw]

I remember reading that some where  last year, only 4 per plant, but I just let them get on with it.  but this thing has about 10 fruits set on the plant, I only have one  plant, and the other one curly thing or Italian thing has still to set anything.I will ask my fried what is the est thing to do.