Squash. We have leaves, what now?
Squash. We have leaves, what now?
I planted two butternut squash seeds in a pot in the greenhouse a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday there was nothing, today we have two huge leaves from each of them. Since they've been kind enough to sprout, I'd like to do my best for them but I don't have a clue. Can anyone help?
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Let 'em grow Hep, until you get the first true leaves then you can prick them out if you want and pot them on or leave them to develop a bit more before planting them out.
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I'm growing Butternut for the first time as well (and they're up horray!)
My intention is to try and get them to grow up into a wigwham made of bamboo, due to space problems....Am I being totally mental here or what?.
My intention is to try and get them to grow up into a wigwham made of bamboo, due to space problems....Am I being totally mental here or what?.
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So you know how great Salsify is as a veg, what about Cavero Nero,great leaves all through the winter , then in Spring sprouting broccolli like flowers! Takes up half as much room as broccolli
So you know how great Salsify is as a veg, what about Cavero Nero,great leaves all through the winter , then in Spring sprouting broccolli like flowers! Takes up half as much room as broccolli
It's worth a go Cheezy! I grow mine - Queensland Blue usuallly but sometimes butternut - over the shed. You will have to tie the vines on most likely and maybe use some cloth or old panyhise tied on to support the fruit, but it is definitely worth a go!
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Maybe I should chuck my seeds on the compost, too... Have planted butternut squash twice, and none of them are coming up. (And yes, they are in the warmest place in my house, close to the heater.) Mind you, they are seeds from shop-bought squash. But they looked perfectly mature to me - so what am I doing wrong?
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Don't know Ina I have grown from shop bought squash before now. Dave puts the seeds in his mouth for 7 mins before planting them as he says he connects with the plant
Alternatively you can soak them overnight before planting in some diluted seaweed feed.
I wish I could tell you about growing them on a wigwam the only time I tried was when we got vandals. strangley enough they only went for squashes, pumkins, courgettes and marrows. - I think that one of them must have been wronged by the Cucurbita pepo family. I would go with nev, sounds like it could be done.
Alternatively you can soak them overnight before planting in some diluted seaweed feed.
I wish I could tell you about growing them on a wigwam the only time I tried was when we got vandals. strangley enough they only went for squashes, pumkins, courgettes and marrows. - I think that one of them must have been wronged by the Cucurbita pepo family. I would go with nev, sounds like it could be done.
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Andy wrote:
Far more likely their little minds were just into the mess.I wish I could tell you about growing them on a wigwam the only time I tried was when we got vandals. strangley enough they only went for squashes, pumkins, courgettes and marrows. - I think that one of them must have been wronged by the Cucurbita pepo family.
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When you first plant them out protect them from slugs. Even a reasonable sized plant can get eaten over night. I usually end up with lots of leaf but not much fruit. Still what I get is worth it. I've read that they can be planted with corn and beans, the three plants grow well together, I've not tried this.
Sarah Raven has a couple of photos of small pumpkins growing up a wigwam in her book, The Great Vegetable Plot.
I've had a quick search to see if I can find a picture on t'net. This is the closest I could find.
I think I could make a wigwam that would support a butternut but I think it would need some horizontal bracing as well.
I've had a quick search to see if I can find a picture on t'net. This is the closest I could find.
I think I could make a wigwam that would support a butternut but I think it would need some horizontal bracing as well.
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Ah, Queensland Blue - now there's a good reason to head back to Oz. My favourite pumpkin by a country mile. With all that sugar, they're brilliant for pumpkin pie, pumpkin scones and pumpkin soup.Wombat wrote:It's worth a go Cheezy! I grow mine - Queensland Blue usuallly but sometimes butternut - over the shed. You will have to tie the vines on most likely and maybe use some cloth or old panyhise tied on to support the fruit, but it is definitely worth a go!
Nev
Now look what you've done - made me come over all nostalgic and hungry!
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Sorry mate! Want me to send you some seeds?
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I'm finding this thread very helpful.
I'd planted five Butternut seeds about ten days ago,along with my usual Cucumbers and Courgettes.
Whilst the latter two romped away within 3-4 days,there was no sign of the Butternuts-until yesterday!
This morning,I have four plants properly emerging complete with seed leaves (hurray!)
I'd planted five Butternut seeds about ten days ago,along with my usual Cucumbers and Courgettes.
Whilst the latter two romped away within 3-4 days,there was no sign of the Butternuts-until yesterday!
This morning,I have four plants properly emerging complete with seed leaves (hurray!)