Squash and Zucchini
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Betty
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Do I need to replant into bigger planters? The squash has lots of blooms the zucchini a few-just not sure.
the entire garden
Squash is next to the tomatoes and the zucchini is in with the basil
close up of squash
Another shot of squash, zucchini and a hot pepper plant
11 answers
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The pots look too small to support mature plants to me.
Douglas Hunt
on Jul 03, 2014
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I think they may need to go into the ground or larger pots very soon.
Olga Rivas
on Jul 03, 2014
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Squash likes to travel......in the ground or longer, deeper pots will make them blossom like crazy.....be careful when transplanting as to not shock the plants......slowly and as few as possible at one time being certain to grab all the roots for EACH one as you go! Good luck! @Betty
Blinda Edwards Adams
on Jul 03, 2014
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I don't think you need to transplant. water well, must have good drainage and fertilizer. Earthboxes use a small space and get an amazing results, I've tried them.
Dawn Howard
on Jul 03, 2014
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YES, re-pot or put in ground....you will not have a good produce of squash if the roots are tight. Also, I've noticed that crammed in plants produce more aphids. Zucchini @ yellow squash like their space.
Beth Arnett-Snow
on Jul 03, 2014
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Re pot or put on the ground. Zuccini like to have room. Also be careful of how you are watering, looks like you may be getting mildew on the leaves. This can kill the plant.
Helen
on Jul 03, 2014
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Re-pot those zuch's getting rootbound from the looks of the pics... also.. IF regarding the blooms.. If you have stem/bloom then take off the bloom... you want to see stem/fingerling/bloom .. that is when you know you will have fruit on the plant
Kim Hudnall Richmond
on Jul 03, 2014
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thank you everyone. I have two whiskey like barrels that I will replant tomorrow !
Betty
on Jul 03, 2014
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To avoid shocking the plants, instead of transplanting them, simply cut holes into the bottom of the planters that your squash are in now and then put them directly on dirt/soil. The roots should find the ground and continue burrowing into it. Water daily and ensure they have plenty of nitrogen (e.g., aged horse manure, compost tea).
Jennifer
on Jul 08, 2014
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I am afraid I have shocked them. I transplanted some into a planter likea whiskey barrell on Friday. They still looked pretty shocked.Seem to have lots of male flowers and lots of bees. My cucuumbers and tomatoes on the other hand are doing great. Just was hoping for squash... I guess time will tell.
Betty
on Jul 08, 2014
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Squash and pumpkins do not transplant well at this level of maturity, they do better when planted in the ground on a mound with lots of organic compost or manure. They also love a lot of water so mulch near the root area. Container plants are pygmy varieties that do better in small spaces. regular squash need at least 3 SF of space each.
Anji41
on Oct 21, 2014
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