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What do winter squash plants look like?

Creativeguy_z6_CT

10 years ago

How's that for a newbie question? I'm planning to grow winter squash for the first time this year, and it occurs to me I don't know what the plants look like. I'm planning to grow Mini Red Turban and Black Futsu... are these varieties vining plants? Or more of a bush? I've been planning to trellis them on a cattle panel... but maybe they look more like a summer squash plant? Also... can anyone suggest a plant spacing if I'm going to trellis them? Is 10' enough room on the trellis per plant? Too much? Any information would be much appreciated!

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farmerdill
9 years ago
While it depends on variety, two you listed are vining. Never tried trellishing winter squash, so someone else will have address that.
Creativeguy_z6_CT
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the info... that's very helpful.
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