Growing Squash In Pots
But those instructions seemed to be referring to diameter rather than depth and i d used up all of the bigger pots for the tomatoes.
Growing squash in pots. This is as long as you choose the right variety to plant and provide the care it needs. Squash can be grown in a container with a diameter of at least 24 inches. If you are short on gardening space try growing squash in a container can help you to conserve space.
Start with a new pot at least 12 inches high and wide. Step 3 find the right. How to grow squash in containers step 1 choose and prepare containers.
Caring for container squash place your squash container in a location where it will receive at least seven hours of full daily. After choosing a bush variety of squash you must choose the correct container for growing. Squash is quite happy to grow.
I went a bit smaller than that with a 10 inch container that s probably too shallow as well. Container depth should be at least 12 inches. Use good quality well aerated and good draining potting soil with.
Provide a trellis or stake for your plant to help support the weight of the fruit. You also have the flexibility where to place the containers where it may be convenient to you. Squash varieties are available in two basic growing types.
Step 2 choose the right soil and plant the squash. According to grow great grub a great resource for container gardeners gayla trail recommends growing summer squash in pots that are 10 to 12 inches deep. And contrary to what many believed these squash container may produce as much harvest as those planted in the ground.
Plant a few marigolds and nasturtiums with the squash to. The bush variety is. However the seed package directions said that the squash plants would be alright in 12 inch containers.