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- Q.Squash Plants - I soaked my squash seeds and they sprouted within 5 days. I potted and now the sprouts are over 3 ...
- Q.Growing Squash Up A Fence - Can squash be grown up a fence like cucumbers can? Thank you
- Q.Going To Try Using Epsom Salt Spray For Blossom End Rot, How Often Do I Do This? - I have had no squash produced in 2 seasons. I thought they were not getting pollinated due to no bees. ...
- Q.Why Are Squash Leaves Turning Yellow And How Should I Treat? - Growing in all homemade compost. I did water a lot thinking the soil was not holding moisture.
- Q.Squash Seedlings With Yellow Leaves - I recently planted out my winter squash and pumpkin seedlings in the garden. The leaves still look perky, not wilted, ...
- Q.Why Are My Squash Plant Leaves Yellow At The Edges?+ - They receive daily water and they are planted in soil from a black bin composter. I added compost tea a ...
- Q.Someone Recently Told Me To Sprinkle Epsom Salt Around My Squash And Tomato Plants To Help Their Growth… Can You Please Comment - on this for me? thank you
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Anonymous on
April 5, 2021Q.Squash Plants
I soaked my squash seeds and they sprouted within 5 days. I potted and now the sprouts are over 3 inches tall. It probably is too early to outside plant in Central North Carolina. What should I do?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The last frost date for your area is April 15, so you don't have long to go. Just keep them in a sunny window or under a fluorescent light until you can get them outside.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 29, 2021Q.Growing Squash Up A Fence
Can squash be grown up a fence like cucumbers can? Thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 3, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes! Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-squash-on-trellises.htm
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TeresaMedow on
May 15, 2021
Snook, TxQ.Going To Try Using Epsom Salt Spray For Blossom End Rot, How Often Do I Do This?
I have had no squash produced in 2 seasons. I thought they were not getting pollinated due to no bees. But I have bees this season and they have been pollinating. So I have come to the conclusion that my issue is blossom end rot. I am going to be doing the Epsom spray, as it’s too late to add lime to the soil and we don’t eat many eggs. How often do I do this?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 17, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Be sure to test your soil before adding anything. It could be a pH issue, too much nitrogen, not enough phosphorus and potassium, or a number of things. Usually, blossom end rot will present itself as, both, calcium and magnesium deficiencies. The fruit will form, mostly, normally until the end. Then it will start to rot at the bottom.
These articles will help:
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
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-to-grow-summer-squash.htm
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Anonymous on
June 3, 2021Q.Why Are Squash Leaves Turning Yellow And How Should I Treat?
Growing in all homemade compost. I did water a lot thinking the soil was not holding moisture.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 9, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
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Anonymous on
June 3, 2021Q.Squash Seedlings With Yellow Leaves
I recently planted out my winter squash and pumpkin seedlings in the garden. The leaves still look perky, not wilted, but some of the plants are getting yellowish leaves. I have heavy clay soil, but I tried to plant them in little pockets of "garden and flower soil w/ fertilizer" from Lowe's. Am I watering too much for the heavy soil? Or is the fertilizer not the right balance? Thanks!!!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
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Anonymous on
June 4, 2021Q.Why Are My Squash Plant Leaves Yellow At The Edges?+
They receive daily water and they are planted in soil from a black bin composter. I added compost tea a couple of days ago; no change.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 9, 2021
Certified ExpertA.That seems to be a common problem. This article should help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
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June 10, 2021 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 21, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm
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