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Huge leaves but...will there be any button-squash?

submitted by paul_neri to Gardening 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 01:04:55 ago (+6/-0)     (i.ibb.co)

https://i.ibb.co/7vBvJ7K/IMG-8277.jpg

These leaves look terrific. They are so big. Even if I don't get any button-squash I'll still feel rather pleased as they make the garden look fruitful and productive!


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[ - ] boekanier 2 points 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 01:21:04 ago (+2/-0)

"We must cultivate our garden" - Voltaire

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 1 point 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 07:31:59 ago (+1/-0)

You should have planted pansies.

Seriously though, looking good. I've heard too much nitrogen and you get nothing but leaves. Squash are a bit finicky.

[ - ] paul_neri [op] 0 points 7 monthsNov 12, 2024 04:17:43 ago (+0/-0)

Nitrogen.Yep...my magic mulch contains a mix of decomposed grass and decomposed leaf litter.The other problem is a lack of female flowers. Why do women hate me?

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 1 point 7 monthsNov 12, 2024 12:00:22 ago (+1/-0)

when you have a woman, you wish you were single again.
when you don't have a woman, you wish you were in a relationship.
just be happy with who you are and where you are at the moment.

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 01:42:50 ago (+1/-0)

Get yellow crookneck seeds/plants and plant them tomorrow! They're one of the most delicious squash, and you should be able to pick a few babies daily once they start producing.

https://territorialseed.com/products/squash-summer-yellow-crookneck

Pick them when they're smaller than the smallest in that photo, at their most tender stage. Then the plant can put its energy into producing more. Pick and eat the blossoms if you start getting too many.

[ - ] paul_neri [op] 1 point 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 03:22:48 ago (+1/-0)

Interesting looking critters but this is what the missus wants:

https://veggiegardenseeds.com.au/products/summer-squash-yellow-bush-scallop-seeds

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 03:42:07 ago (+1/-0)

Button squash are small with scalloped edges and skin that is generally yellow. The flesh is pale white and the whole squash is eaten, including the skin and seeds. They taste similar to zucchini.

The missus can choke those zucchini tasting things down if she wants. Get the yellow crooknecks for you!

[ - ] paul_neri [op] 1 point 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 03:43:32 ago (+1/-0)

I'll look into it.

[ - ] Sector2 0 points 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 04:02:33 ago (+0/-0)

You're just saying that to mollify me.

[ - ] xmasskull 1 point 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 01:09:29 ago (+1/-0)

Confidence is high.

[ - ] Anus_Expander 0 points 7 monthsNov 11, 2024 07:00:22 ago (+0/-0)

Imagine Queeri buried under the compost heap..