Author Topic: Heavy squash growing up canes (Read 5687 times)

Squash64 · « **on:** February 25, 2010, 06:44:58 »

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This is a Blue Banana squash growing up canes (in 2006)

I just wanted to show that even heavy squash can be grown in this way and do very well.

saddad · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2010, 07:20:41 »

I grew the shark's fin up an old (early learning centre) swing frame.. I'm not sure canes would have taken the weight... :-\

Squash64 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2010, 07:40:48 »

Quote from: saddad on February 25, 2010, 07:20:41

I grew the shark's fin up an old (early learning centre) swing frame.. I'm not sure canes would have taken the weight... :-\

How big was the shark's fin?
My canes are attached to metal posts at either end of the row and across the top so they are quite strong.

shirlton · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2010, 07:50:12 »

Its a thug ask Deb P. She grew it up a tree. I grew it up canes and it smothered everything else. If you walked too slowly past it then it would grab you as well.

saddad · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:02:37 »

I had five heavy fuit from one plant... the largest Basball size and then down to football size... :)

1066 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:07:02 »

I would love to try that and be successful. My pitiful attempts last year produced practically naff all growing up canes. I've got a few of those Wilco's rose arches (thanks Shirlton!) and was going to try a couple on those. But think I may have to stake them into the ground to make sure they stay put. Not sure I'm feeling brave enough to try out 1 of the heavier squash yet.....
Thanks for posting the pic Squash :)
1066

tomatoada · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:07:24 »

Quote from: Squash64 on February 25, 2010, 06:44:58

[attachment=1]

This is a Blue Banana squash growing up canes (in 2006)

I just wanted to show that even heavy squash can be grown in this way and do very well.

Will the frame be on show at your next open day. I hope you will not be too busy to have a chat about squashes but I know these dos can get very crowded.

Squash64 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:46:57 »

Quote from: tomatoada on February 25, 2010, 08:07:24

Will the frame be on show at your next open day. I hope you will not be too busy to have a chat about squashes but I know these dos can get very crowded.

Yes, the frame will be there. I don't move them because they are fixed quite firmly into the ground. I dig a trench every year and fill with compost/manure so it doesn't seem to harm them growing in the same place every year.

I'm sure I will have time to talk to you when you come over :) I'm getting quite good at delegating now. ;)

shirlton · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:59:08 »

The ones I grew up the canes last year didn't do very well(apart from Sharks fin). Either someone on here or I read somewhere that squash like to grow on the surface so that they can keep moist and if they want to they can send down roots. Wish I could remember were I got the info from. If it was somone on here then perhaps they will come forward.Needless to say I will be growing on the ground as before. The Wilkies arches are going to be used for runner beans and sweet peas.

dtw · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2010, 09:04:31 »

Nice idea, but I don't think I'll be trying Dill's Atlantic Giant though. ;D

tomatoada · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2010, 13:49:56 »

Quote from: Squash64 on February 25, 2010, 08:46:57

Quote from: tomatoada on February 25, 2010, 08:07:24
Will the frame be on show at your next open day. I hope you will not be too busy to have a chat about squashes but I know these dos can get very crowded.

Yes, the frame will be there. I don't move them because they are fixed quite firmly into the ground. I dig a trench every year and fill with compost/manure so it doesn't seem to harm them growing in the same place every year.

I'm sure I will have time to talk to you when you come over :) I'm getting quite good at delegating now. ;)

I don't mind talking to a delegated person.

lewic · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2010, 14:01:04 »

I've just ordered some blue banana seeds, am wondering whether it would grow up a pergola?

The pergola is made out of 4" square wood, about 6' tall. Do you think this is too thick for it to cling to? Wondering if knocking a few strategic nails into it would give it something to hang on to?

Squash64 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2010, 14:05:57 »

I put large-mesh netting over the canes but I don't think you could do this on a pergola. The nails sound like a good idea, maybe with some wire or strong cord fastened between them? You would need to fasten the shoots to it to begin with, then it should cling on by itself.

PurpleHeather · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2010, 14:11:36 »

Now I know what those huge 52 inch H cup Brassieres they sell on the market come in for.

Squash64 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2010, 14:15:13 »

Quote from: PurpleHeather on February 25, 2010, 14:11:36

Now I know what those huge 52 inch H cup Brassieres they sell on the market come in for.

;D ;D ;D

diamon · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2010, 14:30:38 »

1066 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2010, 14:43:32 »

welcome to A4A diamon :)

saddad · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2010, 14:47:20 »

Welcome from me too... :)

Jayb · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2010, 15:36:36 »

Hi from me too diamon :)

Jayb · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2010, 15:44:11 »

Quote from: shirlton on February 25, 2010, 08:59:08

The ones I grew up the canes last year didn't do very well(apart from Sharks fin). Either someone on here or I read somewhere that squash like to grow on the surface so that they can keep moist and if they want to they can send down roots. Wish I could remember were I got the info from. If it was somone on here then perhaps they will come forward.

I remember reading that or something similar, I think the thread had something to do with growing squash over black plastic. A reply being for best results they needed to be in-touch with the ground (as above) for moisture and food. Was a while ago though...

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