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?
We are intending to try the "Shark's Fin Squash" up an early learning centre Swing Frame... and Green net... :)
Early learning centre eh Saddad. Is there something you're not telling us ;) ;) ;).
Janet
Quote from: grannyjanny on May 19, 2009, 08:23:37
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!
A relic from many years ago... usually used for the Achocha.. :)
This was discussed on anther link recently here is the link;
http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,51816.0.html (http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,51816.0.html)
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...
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
I prefer tennis (ha ha).
So an old tennis net for you then ;D
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
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.
I grow many of my squash up 8' bean poles, as in this photo below.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c333/Aragona/squash/3augba.jpg)
I tie them to the canes until they hang on for themselves.
Photo below shows a row of Sicilian Snakes
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c333/Aragona/squash/IMG_1095a.jpg)
Even heavy squash like this Blue Banana do well
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c333/Aragona/squash/2006_0806july060007a.jpg)
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!
Quote from: Borlotti on May 19, 2009, 17:28:42
I put one squash out last night in the garden by a wall and it has died.
harden them off before moving outside!!
Quote from: Psi on May 19, 2009, 16:11:58
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!?
Quote from: plot51A on May 19, 2009, 18:31:00
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