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  • #1

    Sqaush variety ?

    Hi everyone
    Im am looking for a type of squahs which would do well in a clay soil aswell as not being able to spread out very far. Additional would be a short growing season
    Dont judge a plant by it's pot.
    Tags: squash, variety
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    you could try a butternut like hunter or cobnut and grow up a support like an arch
    don't be afraid to innovate and try new things
    remember.........only the dead fish go with the flow

    Another certified member of the Nutters club

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    • #3
      ...good idea about an arch support snakeshack!!

      the smaller varieties( ie lighter) would do well. you can always support the squash in tights/netting.
      chestnut squash are yummy too.
      "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

      Location....Normandy France

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      • #4
        I grew Onion squash over an arch in 2008, it looked great, this last year I grew one called "Little Gem" from Robinson's, you can train most of the squash family that have a trailing habit over an arch or pagoda, as long as there not from the BIG squash or pumpkin family, Crook neck are another good one to grow up and over something.

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        • #5
          Butternut has a long growing season though.... Festival won't take over your world and is a good month quicker than even UK hybrids like Hunter.... Bon-Bon might try to take over but it will grow over an arch (and your shed, compost heap, car and slow-moving plot neighbour) and it's one of the best tasting squash available and a lot earlier than any butternut.

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          • #6
            Golden Nugget (bush type squash, lots of softball size fruits, early to mature).

            I have seeds if you want to PM me
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              If i grew it on a arch wouldnt i need one of those melon basket to support the fruit
              Last edited by greasyfire; 08-01-2010, 11:35 PM.
              Dont judge a plant by it's pot.

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              • #8
                A few second hand bras from the WI jumble sales would do the trick...nothing posh!!!!
                "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                Location....Normandy France

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                • #9
                  BRA'S Nicos...tut, tut, you're so naughty. I use the plastic net's you get fruit in from the super market or you could use hair nets.
                  Last edited by ginger ninger; 08-01-2010, 11:51 PM.

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                  • #10
                    A good question - I'm desperate for a really good suggestion this year.

                    I saw something called squashkin with Marshalls that claimed to be a cross between a crown prince and a butternut - should I bother......

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Nicos View Post
                      A few second hand bras from the WI jumble sales would do the trick...nothing posh!!!!
                      LOL steady on nicos
                      Dont judge a plant by it's pot.

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                      • #12
                        I would susoect squashkin seeds wouldns be viable or would it from the fruit
                        Dont judge a plant by it's pot.

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                        • #13
                          Winter Festival are lovely and they store well into Winter, you can train the plant into rings too. You get about 5 or 6 pr plant and the flesh is dense.
                          Hayley B

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by ginger ninger View Post
                            BRA'S Nicos...tut, tut, you're so naughty. I use the plastic net's you get fruit in from the super market or you could use hair nets.
                            well you need bra's to support melons!!

                            Before I get a coat, Try Rolet "gem" squash up an arch! lovely and the size of a tennis ball!
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                            • #15
                              After using one of my Potimarrions this week; I'd recommend them. Lush!!!

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