New 2008

British bred, producing compact plants with an open habit enabling fruits to set and ripen quickly. Harvest when mature as delicious baby, striped, slightly ribbed marrows 15-20cm (6-8in) long. Ideal for growing in smaller gardens, or containers on the patio.

Sow April to May. Sow seed, 1cm (½in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination..

Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow 2 seeds every 60cm (24in) and thin out to the best seedling.

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart.