Five Tips to Grow Lots of Squash: From Seed to Harvest

Are you looking to grow your own squash and wondering where to start? Squash is a great vegetable to grow in your garden or even in containers if you don't have a backyard. In this video, I'm going to cover five tips to grow lots of squash, from seed to harvest.

Tip #1: Start from seed Starting squash from seed is more cost-effective than buying squash plants. Squash plants can be grown easily from seeds, and if you sow ten seeds, you can grow all ten. Start the seeds in February or March, and the plants will be ready to transplant in April when the weather is good.

Tip #2: Plant after frost danger has passed Plant squash out in your garden when all the danger of frost has passed. Depending on the region you live in, this might vary. Check your temperatures and the zone you're in and plant squash after the danger of frost has passed.

Tip #3: Provide enough space and sunlight Squash plants grow really big, so make sure you give them enough space and sunlight. They need at least six hours of direct sunlight. Plant squash in an area that receives full sun, and plant spacing for squash should be at least three feet apart. If you live in an apartment or small house without a backyard, you can also grow squash plants in containers.

Tip #4: Use compost instead of fertilizer Squash is a vegetable that does not need a lot of fertilizer. Just add compost to your well-drained soil and plant squash without any fertilizer. Over-fertilizing squash plants will make them produce less squash, so save your money and stick with compost.

Tip #5: Keep the soil moist Squash plants need constant moisture. Do not over-flood your squash plants, but do not let them dry out either. Squash plants love constant moisture, so provide them with a little bit of trickle drip irrigation every day or every other day depending on your soil.

Bonus Tip: Harvest squash and squash flowers Harvest squash when they are small, about 4 to 5 inches long, and when they become too big, they become very hard to chew on and become very rigid. Squash flowers are also edible, and you can even fry them, cook them, or add them to your salads.

In conclusion, growing squash is easy and fun. Just follow these five tips, and you'll be able to grow a lot of squash like a pro. Start from seed, plant after frost danger has passed, provide enough space and sunlight, use compost instead of fertilizer, and keep the soil moist. Happy planting!