Winter squash
in Fruit & veg
Hi everyone, I’m planning my new beds next year and have an area of 1m x 1.25m left. I’d like to grow winter squash and courgette. I thought I might try squash up a sturdy tripod and let the courgette scramble on the ground- does this sound feasible in the space? If I had to choose I would go with squash- if I ditch the courgette how many squash can you grow up a frame in that sort of area (let’s say a small/medium squash like Uchiki Kuri)- or maybe one up one down? Thanks!
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I'd wind them up our back fence which was builders' mesh for reinforcing concrete so pretty strong. Good for butternuts, Crown Prince and other bigger squash. If you're using tripods or obelisks, one squash per support and plenty of feeding and watering.
If space is tight, don't bother with courgettes. I only grow them cos I have space and can't find the yellow ones in the shops here.
I grew mine in a long, 1.2m wide bed and spaced them 60 to 80cms apart. I did grow strawberries along the front edge.