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- Q.Planting Squash Seeds For Blossoms - Can I plant squash seeds in a tub on my deck in order to get the BLOSSOMS? I don't need ...
- Q.Futsu/Cushaw Hybrid - Last year I grew Futsu and Cushaw (Green/White Stripe) in close proximity to each other and collected the seeds. This ...
- Q.Cross Pollination Of Melons And Squash - I've read your comments on cross pollination and still would like a little clarification. I have many squash-like volunteer plants ...
- Q.Harvesting Different Types Of Squash - When are different types of squash ripe for harvest? I thought I planted acorn and summer squash but they are ...
- Q.Planted Squash Seeds, Thought Delicata But Looks Different - I planted seeds from a squash I ate, was a delicate, but plants look rounder than what I ate. Other ...
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Asked by
attavan on
August 13, 2015
6 or 7 [northern NJ]Q.Planting squash seeds for blossoms
Can I plant squash seeds in a tub on my deck in order to get the BLOSSOMS? I don't need the actual squash. It's the blossoms I'm after ~ a wonderful vegetable in its own right. Can this be done? Would I get many blossoms this way or just a few? Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 15, 2015A.Yes, you can plant squash in a container.
The Male flowers are the ones you want to harvest to eat.Here are some links to help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-propagation.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/harvesting-squash-flowers.htm
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Anonymous on
August 15, 2015Q.Futsu/Cushaw hybrid
Last year I grew Futsu and Cushaw (Green/White Stripe) in close proximity to each other and collected the seeds. This year I have grown what seems to be a hybrid from the Futsu seeds. Please comment with your opinion. Thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 17, 2015A.There certainly could be cross pollination and many times hybrid seeds will reproduce different from the mother plant.
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Anonymous on
August 19, 2015Q.cross pollination of melons and squash
I've read your comments on cross pollination and still would like a little clarification. I have many squash-like volunteer plants in my garden. I collect compost from some people who don't compost, so I'm not entirely sure what seeds I may be getting! It seems that it's likely from what I've read here, that melons and squash will cross pollinate, and that means I could very well have useless fruit in my garden. Would that be correct? Thanks!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 22, 2015A.Yes, you are correct, you may not have any fruit that forms an edible fruit.
You also could be pleasantly surprised!
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meredith_moshauer on
September 4, 2015
MichiganQ.harvesting different types of squash
When are different types of squash ripe for harvest? I thought I planted acorn and summer squash but they are all green. Do I just wait and let turn "yellow or orange"?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 8, 2015A.Here are links that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-and-when-to-pick-acorn-squash.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/when-to-harvest-squash-best-time-to-pick-winter-or-summer-squash.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Nannytay on
September 14, 2015
5Q.planted squash seeds, thought delicata but looks different
I planted seeds from a squash I ate, was a delicate, but plants look rounder than what I ate. Other squash also planted. Treat as if delicata? Or cross pollinated?
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 16, 2015A.Likely the original squash was a hybrid so the seeds will not match the parent plant.
Enjoy the new squash!
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Anonymous on
September 15, 2015Q.Tiny black bugs in flowers of squash plants
I'm growing squash plants for the first time. There are yellow flowers now but I see tiny black bugs inside them. Should I be worried?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 17, 2015A.Regardless of the pest, neem oil should help with this. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Gwenhardacre on
January 17, 2016
Bendigo vicQ.Squash
My squash are going soft while they are small.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 18, 2016A.Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossom-end-rot-causes-and-treatment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pumpkin-rot-disease.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htmWas this answer useful?00
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