Squash on Top of Compost Heap

I have just finished filling one of my compost bins made from pallets, about 1m x 1m.

If I put some soil on the top mixed with some chicken pellets could I plant a squash on it?

Yeah, my neighbours did this last year,  the number + quality of the squashes, courgettes and marrows they produced was outstanding!

In fact I think they just planted direct into the manure.

Yes you could. I planted a couple of unwanted stray () courgettes in one of the daleks last year and they absolutely flourished! The only, very slight, nuisance was not being able to add composting material. Small price, I think.

I'd fill the bin nearly to the top, you need a gap for growing room and for adding more compost or muck etc as the potting medium does slump so be aware that your courgette or whatever could sink out of sight 

I get it ready beforehand and then leave it time to slump before planting the courgette or squash plant

i'm going to grow pumpkins on top of our 3' x 6' pallet manure bin...

Thanks for all the reply's.
I'll turn the heap into the next bay, give it time to settle and then add some extra from one of the bays thats ready. I'll add a upturned 2 litre bottle, in the hope we get a good summer, so I can water the roots.