Sowing all things Cucurbit - 2020

[ameno]

Does anyone cut off cucumber/melon/squash leaves? I really need to cut a few off as I can barely get to the plants for all their leaves!

I've been cutting several off every time I visit lately. They've been shading the sweet potatoes and the carrots, so had to come off. I also removed a few that where blocking my path.

[peanut]

Thanks Ameno, always good to know if others do the same thing!

[john4576]

Hello,
I sowed direct into soil outside Hunter Butternut squash early May. They germinated in 5-7 days, and got to seedling size after about 2 weeks. But after the first 2 or 3 weeks they havent really grown on much more since then. I spaced them 2 metres apart with expectation of mass of foliage and vines. It now mid July they have had 2 months to put on some bulk but barely anything. Still just 10cm tall 2 or 3 big leaves. Times running out for the growing season. They meant to set fruit in July.
Whats up with them. They are billed as bred for Northern British climate. I am located southern scotlands area.
Next year would i be better off with a Hubbard type squash.