Butternut squash

[BAGGY]

We gre ornamental gourds last year over a bamboo pole fence effect support.  They were fab for covering the weeds as the decided to rech for the sky and creep all over the lotty too.

[BAGGY]

[newchangeling]

Oooh! I'm so excited.  I'm going to be 'managing' the weed-full part of my plot by planting butternut squash and various other squashes.  I love how the plants grow so big and riotous so quickly.  Roll on the warm weather!!

I just have to hope that I've got enough room in my 'larder' beneath the stairs to store them all!

Clare.

[wardy]

I have an uncultivated weedy plot so squashes and pumpkins all over place to suppress weeds - hopefully  :)

[supernan]

Had a poor result with my butternuts last year. Only one weedy plant survived and gave one mini fruit. I think it was too cold/wet for them as my other squash did ok.  :'(

This reminds me I have forgotten to buy any butternut seeds this year, results look to be even worse this year then LOL. My purse has just made a run for it, closely followed by the credit card they know what I am like when I get to the garden centre.

[Amazin]

Periwinkle, I'm also growing Marina di Chioggia. Here's some info you might find useful -
"Marina di Chioggia: Winter Squash is a very old, rustic pumpkin from near Venice. Thick, kn*bbly blue-green skin and sweet yellow/ orange flesh. Rich in Vitamin A which helps keep eyes and skin healthy. Also contains mineral salts (Calcium & Phosphorous). and sweet strongly scented flowers".
It was that last bit which caught my interest. You should google to find a picture of it - it really is something else!
Did you get the growing instructions with your pack? Let me know if you need them.

[wardy]

Amazin   I will be growing Marinas (thanks Loz) but I'd be grateful for growing instructions ta very much.  I googled about best tasting squashes and it came up with Blue Hubbard and Marina d c  :)