Starting Squash - Which Way Works Best?

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It’s time to plant out the winter squash! I’m starting my squashes and melons three different ways this season, and I’m hoping to compare results as the season goes on. We’ll experiment together and see which method gives us the best results.

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@duaneschultz9230 Месяц назад

It’s kind of early for me to say about the success of this. But this year I tried starting some cucumbers and pumpkin in cow pots and so far it’s worked pretty good. They deteriorate a lot faster. Thank you for sharing your video. God bless you and your family. Duane

@HomesteadOnAPrayer Месяц назад

I hope they continue to do well for you! That’s a great way to minimize root disturbance.

@joeellerbach2095 Месяц назад

I have used biodegradable pots for squash starts the last few years and it has worked really well for me. I've also used plastic pots and as long as they don't get too big in the pots it seems to work ok. I have done seeds in-ground before and it is fine, but sometimes they don't seem to germinate and I hate to have to restart late after they fail to germinate. My zucchini are starting to flower in zone 5b, so they are definitely a bit ahead of schedule versus direct seeding.

@HomesteadOnAPrayer Месяц назад

I agree, it’s frustrating to wait to know if seeds don’t germinate, and then get behind on the season having to start over. I’m glad to hear the biodegradable pots are working well for you!

@myurbangarden7695 Месяц назад

In the past I have alwas DIRECT SOWN. I had tonstart transplanta this year because of all of the unexpected rain. The pests and seedlings dying was very unexpected do to our unusually damp conditions considering we are semi arid here in central Texas.

@HomesteadOnAPrayer Месяц назад

I hope that your transplants do well with the unusual weather!

@AylaGrassrootGardens Месяц назад

Excellent video. I love the videos that show several different ways to do things. I'm a single mom and it gives me good bang for my time 😂. New Sunscriber ❤

@HomesteadOnAPrayer Месяц назад

I agree, I love to have options too! Sometimes it just works better for different people in different growing conditions to garden in different ways. Thank you for watching!

@garden4life622 Месяц назад

Really looking forward to the results of your experiment! I have direct sown zucchini and winter squash every year with great results in Zone 5. But decided to start plants this year instead from seeds I grew inside. I will se if they do any better or not...

@HomesteadOnAPrayer Месяц назад

I can’t wait to see the results too! I hope that your squash transplants do really well this year!

@wisedove7 Месяц назад

Another method of starting in the ground is to plant seeds or sprouted seeds in cups, then dig the cup into a hole...leaving an inch or so above the soil line. The cup or starting pot needs good drainage, and the surrounding soil should be pushed flush against the cup-mimicking a direct, in-ground sowing experience. This helps you control the seed medium a little better than placing directly in living soil, and also eliminates the need for plant collars. It also buys you some time to move the plant somewhere else if it's not doing great...without disturbing the roots, and at the same time, the plant is exposed immediately to outdoor conditions. 😊🌱

@HomesteadOnAPrayer Месяц назад

That sounds like a great option too! Do you remove the bottom of the cup before planting?

@wisedove7 Месяц назад

@@HomesteadOnAPrayer No, I don't remove the bottom of the cup before planting...just make sure it has adequate drainage in the bottom. This method...for me, at least, is an option to control the growing medium (and protect the plant a little better) while offering outdoor conditions to grow that mimic being in the ground...but you can have your seeds in sterile medium rather than being exposed to the soil life when they're fragile. When the plant is strong enough, just remove it from the cup and replace everything into the hole the cup was in. Hope this is helpful, and good luck! 👍🌱 Oh, and PS...LOL... I find this method works especially well with sprouted seeds!

@lhea57 Месяц назад

Thank you!

@HomesteadOnAPrayer Месяц назад

Thank you for watching!

@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond Месяц назад

Can melons, pumpkins and squash cross pollinate?

@HomesteadOnAPrayer Месяц назад

They can all cross pollinate with other varieties of their species - different squash varieties can cross with each other for example, but not with cucumbers or melons.

@wisedove7 Месяц назад

@@HomesteadOnAPrayer By planting the 2 pumpkins beside each other, you will likely not get true seeds-if you are planning to save seeds. If you are vigilant, you might be able to isolate flowers with organza bags to get at least one true fruit/variety. I think seed-saving is important, so that always factors into my plans...👍🌱