Support for squash?

[STHLMgreen]

I want to try and get my squash plants to climb this year so I can grow things like sallad in between. We grow lots of squash. Any pictures or link to picture of different support structures?

[STHLMgreen]

[saddad]

We are intending to try the "Shark's Fin Squash" up an early learning centre Swing Frame... and Green net...  :)

[grannyjanny]

Early learning centre eh Saddad. Is there something you're not telling us ;) ;) ;).
Janet

[Hector]

Early learning centre eh Saddad. Is there something you're not telling us ;) ;) ;).
Janet

I had visions of Saddad climbing it in polar gear and planting a flag at the top   :)

This thread is really helpful!

[saddad]

A relic from many years ago... usually used for the Achocha..  :)

[Tee Gee]

This was discussed on anther link recently here is the link;

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,51816.0.html

[Psi (Pronounced 'Si'!)]

I have just bought a couple of rose arches (http://images.netshops.com/mgen/master:GUI007.jpg - like this) and plan to grow squashes up them - possibly one on each corner (4 per arch).  These will be over walk ways and I guess they need some tying in in places.  That is the plan...

[1066]

I'm going to try a few up a frame this year as well, and it will be interesting to see how they get on. I've got some 8ft canes and wire mesh stuff lined up for them.
I like the idea of the rose arches, especially over a walkway - very smart! But do wonder if you might be pushing your luck with 4 per arch. But then I guess it might depend on what variety you are growing

1066

[Borlotti]

I prefer tennis (ha ha).

[1066]

So an old tennis net for you then  ;D

[Duke Ellington]

I am doing the same with the rose arches but I am only going to try it with one on opposite sides of the arch. (Two to each arch). If it works I will take photos


Duke

[Borlotti]

I put one squash out last night in the garden by a wall and it has died.  Going away next week so have put a few plants out.  Oh well win some lose some.  The peppers are definately staying in the outhouse but do I trust OH to water them when I am away. Never grown squash before but was impressed with the squash other people had grown on the allotment, and they gave me some, which was good roasted and in soup.

[Squash64]

I grow many of my squash up 8' bean poles, as in this photo below.



I tie them to the canes until they hang on for themselves.

Photo below shows a row of Sicilian Snakes



Even heavy squash like this Blue Banana do well

[plot51A]

Heres another vote for rose arches. I found some for £3.99 in my local discount store, so bought 3 and have been inspired by the thread about making cloches with the tops of rose arches. I am planning to make a squash tunnel, using canes between the arches and covering with net - I have some nylon non tangle net, it is great stuff and I've grown squashes up it in the past but on a sort of a frame arrangement. It can support quite a lot of weight - I think it says 60lb. Should be enough!

[tonybloke]

I put one squash out last night in the garden by a wall and it has died.

harden them off before moving outside!!

[elvis2003]

I have just bought a couple of rose arches (http://images.netshops.com/mgen/master:GUI007.jpg - like this) and plan to grow squashes up them - possibly one on each corner (4 per arch).  These will be over walk ways and I guess they need some tying in in places.  That is the plan...

what a fab idea,mind if i shamelessly steal it!?

[1066]

Heres another vote for rose arches. I found some for £3.99 in my local discount store, so bought 3

I keep looking out for these, but at a realistic price so far only found them at £20 to £30! Oh well will have to keep looking,

1066