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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 25, 2017
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    You can plant the harvested seeds from your squash. If the seeds are from a hybrid, they may not be true to seed. Meaning the new plant may not resemble the original plant.
    The amount of harvest from any season is dependent on many things; seed, soil, environment and nutrition.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 20, 2017
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    This is the nature of this plant.
    You can carefully move vines. Providing a trellis is another way to help control the vines.
    When it comes to squash vines, yes, you can prune them. It is simply a matter of preference. If they are becoming a little too unruly, or are beginning to take over everything in their twining paths, then pruning may be right choice for you. However, keep in mind that once you begin snipping away at the vines, you might reduce your harvest.
    If pruning is desired, some suggest leaving at least 3 to 5 developing fruits to keep the vine flourishing while also ensuring you have enough squash to harvest.

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  • Answered by
    Liz Baessler on
    August 7, 2017
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    This article should help. As it says, just follow the same instructions for black walnuts:
    http://lancaster.unl.edu/hort/factsheets/064.shtml

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 17, 2017
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    In a container you need to water daily and even twice a day if the temperatures are above 85 degrees.
    Your plant will need full sunshine.
    These articles will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-squash-in-containers.htm

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

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 8, 2018
    Certified Expert
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    Yes, I have done this many times. This article will help you to prepare them for planting: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-seed-harvesting.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 22, 2018
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    You can add a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10, when preparing the soil before planting and again add alongside the plants (but not touching the stems) later in the season when the squash have started to grow. For an organic option, compost is always good.

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