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- Q.Straightneck Squash - Will the straightneck squash climb a trellis, so I can harvest them easier? I'm in a wheelchair.
- Q.Straightneck Squash - Does this plant grow in a bush or a vine?
- Q.Squash Plants Developing Fruit But Stop Growing - Straight neck squash is setting fruit but stops growing at 2-3 inches, and then end blossom rot occurs and fruit ...
- Q.Early Prolific Straightneck Squash - I planted Early Prolific Straightneck squash for the first time. The blooms are just now opening and I believe the ...
- Q.Straight Neck Squash Production - My straight neck squash first production is small and not getting bigger. Should I harvest early to get better results? ...
- Q.Squash Plants - We have approx. 14 hills of straight neck yellow squash planted. They are blooming now; however, a couple of the ...
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Anonymous on
April 19, 2011Q.Straightneck Squash
Will the straightneck squash climb a trellis, so I can harvest them easier? I'm in a wheelchair.
Answered by
Nikki on
April 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Straightneck squash is a summer squash, which doesn’t tend to spread like the winter vining varieties. However, you can still place a trellis or similar structure next to the plant if needed. You may also want to consider growing your squash (or other plants) in raised beds as well.
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- Asked by
michele111 on
April 22, 2011Q.Straightneck Squash
Does this plant grow in a bush or a vine?
- Answered by
Heather on
April 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It depends on the variety you bought. Straightneck squash come in both vining and bush varieties.
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Anonymous on
June 1, 2011Q.Squash Plants Developing Fruit but Stop Growing
Straight neck squash is setting fruit but stops growing at 2-3 inches, and then end blossom rot occurs and fruit falls off. Why?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 1, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is a pollination issue. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
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Anonymous on
April 26, 2014Q.Early Prolific Straightneck Squash
I planted Early Prolific Straightneck squash for the first time. The blooms are just now opening and I believe the squash is attached to the bloom. How can this be? When was the bloom pollinated if it just opened?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 30, -0001
Certified ExpertA.Are you sure what you are seeing is really the fruit? It does sound a bit early, especially since the male blooms normally appear before the female fruiting blooms, though it's not entirely impossible. If it is indeed a baby squash, count your blessings! Looks like you'll have a nice early harvest. For additional information about the differences between male and female blooms, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/female-male-squash-blossoms.htm
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pip870 on
May 31, 2015
marked tree, ark.Q.straight neck squash production
My straight neck squash first production is small and not getting bigger. Should I harvest early to get better results? Every aspect of required needs of my squash are met. They are perfectly healthy plants.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 31, 2015A.Here is a link about growing and harvesting squash.
Small squash is generally very tasty and full of flavor. Harvest about when they are at a 6"size.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Sheryl on
June 14, 2016
74301Q.Squash plants
We have approx. 14 hills of straight neck yellow squash planted. They are blooming now; however, a couple of the hills are already dying before we even pick any squash. There are no signs of squash bugs yet. What can we "doctor" them with that might help. Also, what do you recommend besides Sevin that might help other plants?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2016A.Here are some articles that will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-to-grow-summer-squash.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossom-end-rot-causes-and-treatment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htmWas this answer useful?00
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