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Growing Squash Plants

The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Squash contain the following nutrients.

Therefore, squash is considered a fruit. Squash isn't the only plant that gets confused for a vegetable. Other fruits frequently called veggies include tomatoes, eggplants, avocados and cucumbers ( 2 ). Since squash contains seeds and develops from the flower-producing part of a plant, it is botanically a fruit. They are particularly high in Manganese, Vitamins A and Vitamin C.

How Much Space Does Squash Plants Need?

Plant one squash or make one sowing in the middle. If growing more than one squash, space bush plants 90cm (3ft) apart and trailing plants 1.5m (5ft). You can also plant summer squashes in growing bags or containers at least 45cm (18in) wide. Plant one or two per growing bag, or one per container.

What Type Soil Does Squash Like?

Like most veining vegetables, squash grows best in sandy, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.

Planting Instructions

Squash does not grow well in cool weather. Plant in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. For a good fall crop, plant early so squash will mature before the first killing frost.

Nutrients

Normal- Shortly after the seedlings emerge, a gentle dose of fertilizer will help your plants get off to a good start. You can fertilize them again after the blossoms have appeared and plants begin to set fruit. You can use a water-soluble or granule type fertilizer - the choice is up to you. Squash are heavy feeders, so even if you build organic soil amendments into the soil when planting squash, they may need a side-dressing of compost, composted manure, or a good organic fertilizer.

Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow Supreme Plus once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle.

What can I plant next to Squash?

Companions: corn, lettuce, melons, peas, and radish. Avoid planting near Brassicas or potatoes. Borage is said to improve the growth and flavour of squash. Marigolds and nasturtium repel numerous squash pest insects.

Harvest Time

To protect your ripened squash from bacterial growth, cut off the vine with a sharp knife or shears leaving about 2 inches of stem on the squash.