Butternut Squash

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Butternut Squash
« on: June 03, 2012, 18:05 »
I grew Butternut Squash last year and plenty of fruit (?) set but most rotted on the plant. Is there any reason why I couldn't construct a frame and train them up it, Cucumber style?
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Re: Butternut Squash
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2012, 18:36 »
Pretty sure this is possible. Round where I live, people plant pumpkin/squash plants near fences and they grow happily up them. I suppose if the fruit gets heavy, they may break the stem. Another solution: you could try placing some fruits on a wooden support, like a mini-palette or something like that. What about on some straw?

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Re: Butternut Squash
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2012, 18:50 »
How far advanced were the squashes when they rotted?  Quite often if they don't get pollinated then they rot off, even though they look as though they've got going.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Butternut Squash
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2012, 18:51 »
Thanks for posting this Parttimer. I'm going to try growing my Uchiki Kuri and Harlequin squash up a large trellis this year so will be interested in responses.  :)
Ooh...just found this...
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Re: Butternut Squash
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2012, 19:41 »
How far advanced were the squashes when they rotted?  Quite often if they don't get pollinated then they rot off, even though they look as though they've got going.
3-4 inches most of them!!

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Re: Butternut Squash
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2012, 19:42 »
Thanks for posting this Parttimer. I'm going to try growing my Uchiki Kuri and Harlequin squash up a large trellis this year so will be interested in responses.  :)
Ooh...just found this...
12-0PlY4AQw  :D
Thas the idea!!  :D


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