Growing Squash In Central California

Question

What do you know about growing Squash in central California. We are very lucky if you can get the vines to stay up through July. They want to wilt and then go flat. They turn light green and then down they go in a few days. I even purchased special disease resistant seeds, did not help. I put down reflective mulch to ward off bugs, that failed as well. What say you? Thanks, jim

Answer 1

You have the perfect climate for them, as long as you can keep insects and fungus away. Your area is known for many plant diseases and pathogens, so it will be necessary to fight these off, proactively.

These articles will help you:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/tips-for-growing-squash.htm