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- Q.Could You Please Tell Me If Squash Such As Spaghetti, Hubbard, Acorn Continue To Ripen After Being Cut From The Vine As Tomatoes Do? - What conditions should they be stored under if they do continue to ripen?
- Q.Spaghetti Squash - I planted seeds of spaghetti squash in a pot and they are now showing yellow flowers that open in the ...
- Q.Spaghetti Squash/Zucchini - Bought both plants at Home Depot. First year garden. Mushroom soil. Why are my leaves getting dark spots? Same on ...
- Q.Should I Pick Suckers Off Of Spaghetti Squash? - I put seeds from spaghetti squash in dirt. They became plants. My question now is do I pick ...
- Q.My Spagetti Squash Plants Have Totally Died. They Have Small Squash On Them. Pick Or Leave? - Plants are dead, but quite small squash. Is there any point in leaving them on the plant, or pick ...
- Q.Spaghetti Squash Help! - Hello, I am in need of some spaghetti squash guidance. My squash seem to be getting bigger and bigger and ...
- Q.Why Would A Spaghetti Squash Plant Never Get Bloomes? - I have two plants that are big and growing like crazy for the past several weeks but not one flower, ...
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geo.nelson on
September 10, 2019
Kelowna British Columbia CanadaQ.could you please tell me if Squash such as Spaghetti, Hubbard, Acorn continue to ripen after being cut from the vine as Tomatoes do?
What conditions should they be stored under if they do continue to ripen?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 11, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Yes, as long as they have already started to mature and show a change of color, then they will ripen off of the vine.
These articles will give you the information that you need: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/hubbard-squash-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-spaghetti-squash.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-and-when-to-pick-acorn-squash.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 18, 2020Q.spaghetti squash
I planted seeds of spaghetti squash in a pot and they are now showing yellow flowers that open in the day but close at night, but no squash is this normal ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here's an article about general growing conditions required by squash:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-spaghetti-squash.htm
Are you certain the plants have had enough time to develop fruit? If they've had the opportunity to pollinate, it may be just a waiting game.
Just in case, I'm going to give you a link to a series of articles that should help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?q=spaghetti%20squash%20grow
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CatMartin on
April 18, 2020
93422Q.Spaghetti Squash/Zucchini
Bought both plants at Home Depot. First year garden. Mushroom soil. Why are my leaves getting dark spots? Same on both plants. See Pictures
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This appears to be a bacterial infection. Most commonly, this is from overwatering, or soil that does not have time to dry out between waterings.
You can try a bactericide, but plants such as these will often need to be restarted after the soil has had time to dry out and treatment is done.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-spaghetti-squash.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/growing-zucchini.htm
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Anonymous on
June 3, 2020Q.Should I pick suckers off of spaghetti squash?
I put seeds from spaghetti squash in dirt. They became plants. My question now is do I pick the curly suckers off before they bloom (supposedly to make the plant stronger) or do I leave them on.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Since you describe them as "curly," I'm thinking you're referring to tendrils. The short answer is no; unless you need to control the size of the plant, the tendrils are there to support the plant.
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Anonymous on
August 17, 2020Q.My spagetti squash plants have totally died. They have small squash on them. Pick or leave?
Plants are dead, but quite small squash. Is there any point in leaving them on the plant, or pick them now? Not even sure if they are mature.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Go ahead and pick them now and remove all traces of the plants from your garden. We have many articles on the possible problems with growing squash, but I'd wait until spring and start over again, following the tips in this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-spaghetti-squash.htm
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Anonymous on
June 25, 2021Q.Spaghetti Squash Help!
Hello, I am in need of some spaghetti squash guidance. My squash seem to be getting bigger and bigger and not turning yellow. I think I may a varietal called Tivoli. Which is a more white variety. Either way, I keep waiting for them to turn yellow and they just are getting bigger and bigger. I need some advice. Do you think you can help me? Any advice is much appreciated! Thank you! Josh
- Answered by
luis_pr on
July 3, 2021A.Here in Texas, spaghetti squash is ready to pick up late in the summer months (like you said, when they turn yellow)... about 40-50 days after you saw the flowers.
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britsoft on
July 10, 2021
83336Q.Why Would A Spaghetti Squash Plant Never Get Bloomes?
I have two plants that are big and growing like crazy for the past several weeks but not one flower, on either of them. Without flowers there obviously will be no fruit. Any ideas why? The cucumbers right next door have little cukes and flowers galore.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It is likely that there is not enough phosphorus and potassium in the soil to allow for blooming. It could be that the cucumber has used it all up before the squash could get to it.
A soil test will confirm. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-spaghetti-squash.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
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britsoft on
July 12, 2021A.Sounds like a possibility if it were not for the fact this area has only been used this year, never planted before, and is all new garden soil and compost. The plants are 5 feet apart and I do not think the cukes could have that much impact. I think, as was suggested on another site, that it is just a late blooming squash, hopefully. Or maybe all this unusual heat has the plant confused. Thanks for your suggestion, good to know for the future.
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