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Title: Finding space for squash
Post by: sand on May 06, 2007, 01:14:14

I'm a squash virgin, patiently waiting for my squash seeds to sprout and meanwhile wondering where on earth I'm going to put them in the veg garden.

I have a 4' square wooden open slatted compost container that is currently standing idle. Do you think it would be feasible to plant inside it and trail the squash plants up and over the sides?

Sand

Title: Re: Finding space for squash
Post by: Larkspur on May 06, 2007, 08:34:16

Yes should be fine. I grow some of my squashes in dustbins and they do very well so your container should be ideal.

Title: Re: Finding space for squash
Post by: cacran on May 06, 2007, 10:35:28

I wanted to plant mine in open ground. I have some butternut and some pumpkin. Would that be okay? How far apart do they need to be planted?

Title: Re: Finding space for squash
Post by: honeybee on May 06, 2007, 11:03:22

I am also a first timer for squashes and hubby has just built me this for them :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/Honeybee3003/3Small.jpg)

Title: Re: Finding space for squash
Post by: honeybee on May 06, 2007, 11:04:37

Oh and being the girlie girl that I am, its covered in fairy lights and twinkles at night.....awwwwwww ;D ;D

Title: Re: Finding space for squash
Post by: Jeannine on May 06, 2007, 11:15:17

6 feet is the norm, mine have to go on 4 XX Jeannine

Title: Re: Finding space for squash
Post by: sand on May 06, 2007, 12:09:50

Thanks all, will let you know how I get on! Do I need to give much muck or anything?

Sand

Title: Re: Finding space for squash
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 06, 2007, 16:59:13

The more you feed them the better. Well-rotted muck is ideal.

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