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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Marrows are popular summer squashes, bearing prolific crops of large solid fruits that can be used immediately or stored for several weeks if ripened fully in autumn.

Cucurbita pepo 'Long Green Bush 2' is one of the most popular marrow varieties. It produces an abundance of early medium-sized dark green fruits with cream stripes. Fruits may be harvested as courgettes when young, to avoid a glut, or left to mature into marrows.

For best results grow Cucurbita pepo 'Long Green Bush 2' in well-prepared soil with added manure or compost. Water often and harvest fruits regularly to keep plants cropping.

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Cucurbita ‘Long green bush 2’ and wildlife

Cucurbita ‘Long green bush 2’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Cucurbita ‘Long green bush 2’ poisonous?

Cucurbita ‘Long green bush 2’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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