Butternut Squash - again

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Noah'strolly

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Butternut Squash - again
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2007, 16:43 »
Don't know, I'm in the same position, I have one tiny squash and lots of flowers. now I'm worried about the threat of frost. If I cover it with fleece the polinating insects won't get in. My neighbour said try to hand polinate but most of the flowers were closed. I've given them a semi enclosed shelter of glass panes and I've crossed my fingers!

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Butternut Squash - again
« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2007, 17:04 »
I'm no squash expert but I'd reckon that any squash fertilised now has no chance of growing big enough for use.  Frost protection takes priority.

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catarama

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« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2007, 18:08 »
Mine too Sadgit, about 8 in total - think the secret must be to forget about them for a week and not keep looking at them every day like I did when first planted out.

Must be the shy type.  :oops:

Anyway still keeping my fingers crossed for roasted butternut before the frosts.
Oops a daisy!


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