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    What squash to grow?... Decisions decisions

    Anyone offer a little advice on what squash is best suited for me?

    I am looking for a small/medium fruit. (About grapefruit size)

    I have limited space in my garden now - and my hubby has warned me about buying more plants.

    Are there any that would take up less room than a butternut squash? I've never tried to grow squash before so unfortunatly this area is not my forte. Any advise appreciated!
    Serene she stand amid the flowers,
    And only count lifes sunny hours,
    For her dull days do not exist,
    Evermore the optimist
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    Hi there!
    I found Premier Seeds on e-bay sold quite a variety of squash seeds, including ones which need smaller space, I found one which is quite a small round green one, about cricket ball sized. Last year I had lots of luck with my butternut, I planted near my manure pile and it just loved it!! I let it grow wild all over the place but you can keep them tied in a 'circle' with pegs to take up less space. Wilkinsons are also doing a variety pack, think there are 6 in for a few quid. Good luck!
    Eden

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    • #3
      6 varieties that is, not seeds! Silly me!

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      • #4
        Look on the packet's blurb and try to buy one with a bush rather than a trailing habit.
        Into each life some rain must fall........but this is getting ridiculous.

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        • #5
          Victoria, I think I have a couple of spare Golden Nugget and Sweet Dumpling seeds I could spare you - both are Grapefruit size. Google them and if they take your fancy give me a shout - both are bush varieties I believe.
          Last edited by amandaandherveg; 21-02-2009, 10:28 PM.

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          • #6
            Thanks for the advice Eden I'll look them up on eBay. Also gonna look into "pegging the butternut in a circle". Sounds like a great idea as I've not got the space for it to go wild. wish I did tho!

            Serene she stand amid the flowers,
            And only count lifes sunny hours,
            For her dull days do not exist,
            Evermore the optimist

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            • #7
              Thanks a million amanda - I've PM'd you. Either of these look fantastic!
              Serene she stand amid the flowers,
              And only count lifes sunny hours,
              For her dull days do not exist,
              Evermore the optimist

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              • #8
                Victoria...do you want summer squash or winter squash???

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                • #9
                  Well I'm not really fussy. Really looking for something compact and easy growing. I move to the South of England on Monday so no doubt what grew well in Glasgow or Yorkshire wont grow so well down there.

                  Time will tell - but i'll keep everyone posted on the move and the upcoming garden excavation! Lol!
                  Serene she stand amid the flowers,
                  And only count lifes sunny hours,
                  For her dull days do not exist,
                  Evermore the optimist

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                  • #10
                    Good luck with the move on Monday! Have you got a lot of work to do in your new garden?

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