5 MAJOR Benefits of Training Squash and Zucchini Vertically| I'll Never Go Back!|

[@juancarlosmontes]

I'm so glad the American accent is alive and well. One of the most beautiful of all of them, as represented here. It's a soothing and comforting sound if you had Aunts, Uncles, or Grandparents, or anyone else you looked up to, who was from our South.

[@egrogan6482]

Agreed; however, it's not nearly as alive and well as it used to be. Over last 50 yrs I've seen it change a lot, younger folks barely have any Southern "drawl" any more and even older folks have less than they used to. I really miss it.

[@frederick19089]

Much praise to whoever built those raised beds. Wood chip paths are great too.

[@BrokeFarmer]

Wow! Never thought about trellising squash plants

[@wayne7725]

I've been growing mine vertical for four years and your right about all of it.

[@brianwhite9555]

I last grew zucchini in the 1970s. Got away from it because they took up a lot of precious growing space. Trying them again this year and planted two today, in SE Michigan. I plan to trellis and grow them vertically, specifically to save space in the raised bed. I'm in an open and airy garden space, so hope to avoid powdery mildew with proper pruning. :) P.S. I've found that squash bugs will often lay eggs on the undersides of leaves, so folks should check all over for those coppery looking egg clusters.

[@RealBradMiller]

Thought you were going to say you grew it in the 70's and still had some left over. 😂😂 I'm growing mine over an old greenhouse frame. Should provide shade for the patio, too! Best of luck and zucchini to you! 😌

[@kathleenneu1958]

Also it's important to the life of the squash , cuke & Zuke plants to keep fruit picked before they reach maturity because the plant thinks it has fulfilled it's role in continuing the survival of the species and so cease to continue growing. It's best to keep fruits picked before they start to yellow or become seedy. That way you can continue to harvest through the entire season!!

[@t.c87]

How do do you know when a yellow squash should be picked?

[@pattybonneau7480]

​@@t.c87I pick mine when they are around 5-7 inches, still tender, if you wait to long the skin gets very tough.

[@puggirl415]

Putting up a cattle panel this year to train my winter squash up. Stakes for the summer squashes and using the chain link fence for a bean trellis. That'll leave room for more greens and tomatoes. I'm getting everything off the ground this year. Great short instructional video. Easy peasy.

[@jennteal5265]

I'm looking at this video and realizing...I don't know how well the cattle panel will work 😅 I might need an actual post for this one!

[@DebRoo11]

I grow 3/4 of my garden on trellises and fencing. I get a lot of food from a relatively small space.

[@rblak01]

By far one of the best tutorial… thanks for sharing…

[@judyhowell7075]

Staked mine last year, trimming lower leaves and grew massive squash

[@mrskimmieg]

Great video! I’m growing my butternut, sweet dumpling and acorn squash up a trellis this year and they’re doing great! Zucchini are in tomato cages and thanks to your idea, I’m going to stake my yellow squash.

[@suzanp8431]

Old nylons or cheap new ones from Dollar tree or Walmart work perfect as ties.

[@solsticesummer982]

Glad to see these gardener tip videos with my raised beds coming 😀🤓 I need all the help I can get!!

[@robinguertin574]

So glad I saw this video. I'm going to try that this year. Thanks!

[@donnavorce8856]

Neat idea. I will try this for the 2023 garden.

[@lesmar234]

Great video. The timing was right, just planted my zuc's. Zone 7 DE.

[@Chris_at_Home]

I’m watching the snow melting still but I have them growing in the greenhouse that only getting down to 50 at night and plenty hot in the day. I get squash and cucumbers the beginning of June. I’m getting lettuce and radishes already and plant them outside again after June 1. Everything except the peppers is planted. Next I start stuff for outside raised covered beds. The sun is up 15 hours and 44 minutes today. I’m in zone 3b.

[@elizabethivey9326]

Good info. I'm growing yellow squash and zucchini this summer and have been using tomato cages.

[@chiefredbird7315]

I steak mine and your right so much better.

[@BiancaZombie]

I am trying to visualize that 'steak' lol

[@suze1712]

Stake!

[@johnw5242]

Justin, great, short vidoe that quickly outlines the many benefits of trellising zukes & squash. I just wanted to comment to share a smile. At tbe end when you did that quick tie and didn't quite finish it, and it fell right off immediately, I had to chuckle, and I thought to myself, "I'm glad you manage a garden center rather than persuing a career as a rigger!" In all seriousness though, you do a really great job. Thank you for coverimg this topic. I love zucchini, and have always thought trellising would be good - I just never really figured out a good way to do so. Hopefully this year will be a great year for my zukes, with your help!

[@maxinepage1680]

Never knew you could growI squash vertical. Thanks.

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Awesome thank you !

[@lindawashington500]

I like this idea!!

[@franpipkin7860]

I'm growing mine in 20 gallon pots this year because of space. I will try your method and let you know how it goes.

[@oliviasanchez1474]

I’m excited to try this! I grow in pots.

[@vickiu2923]

I finally got one of mine going up this year. I grow in containers and this is the first time I had a stake in the right place.

[@yannip2083]

I am learning so much from you. Thank you so much, Justin, THE BEST!

[@madajuarez7073]

Perfect! Love this idea

[@milliealford8968]

June 2024. This will help. I have scalloped squash in containers and just starting to sprawl. THANK YOU!!

[@despi9646]

Thanks for reminding me to stake them up.

[@cheripierre9029]

Awesome timing to catch your video, thanks so much😊

[@pamelapasechnick6899]

Great video! REALLY GREAT suggestion to solve most of the issues involved with growing squash! Thanks!

[@coinsbyopal3449]

Wow never thought of it but surely will this year thanks great. Video

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

Thanks for the vertical growing tip!

[@skgreenhouse]

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[@wessjonesiii]

Live in south Ms. Always plant in regular plowed rows. Always stick and tie tomatoes. It's early size on my squash might try one 1 row. Just don't sound right been gardening since I was little 64 now. My dad was a old time stickler for traditional ways.

[@vdoniel]

Tried staking squash this year. I think I waited to long though. They are still easier to manage for all the reasons you mentioned.

[@katherinecornette5315]

I had to watch this again as I plan for squash this year. Thanks for a great demonstration!

[@bobbieblue1885]

What a good idea! I'm going to plant zucchini today!

[@rodnawilliams9398]

this year when i planted my zucchini i also put in my stake as i put in the seed. That way i dont have to worry about hitting the roots .. thank you for your information

[@wonka6848]

Due to space issues I planted the zucchini last year along a stick and raised them vertically. Worked great and I'll do so this season again.

[@bryphi77]

I have had very good results with setup similar yours, but making sure that they grow out of the box... and hang over the side. I do plant them a bit closer to the edge... but not much. The leaves will still grow upward, but the squash and stem will hang over the side. Toward the end of the season you will get some that sit on the ground a bit, but it hasn't really been an issue. If you do ever try it... fill your boxes a bit more... and put them a bit closer to the edge.

[@coinsbyopal3449]

I put baking soda around my plants kill all kind of bugs

[@kclauren6052]

Doesn't this mess with the ph of your soil too?

[@RT-wq8bd]

I spray a baking soda/ water mixture that works great. No soil pH problem detected.

[@tinaaguilar9127]

Can u spray on the leaves of the veggies?

[@kelseydailey4253]

@@RT-wq8bdwhat ratio

[@sai63836]

​@@kclauren6052and the fertility too, there's probably better bug repellents

[@bluezinnia847]

Thank you! My Acorn Squash, and zuchinni are taking over my small apt. courtyard! Better get some stakes!

[@RetroRobbin59]

I'm absolutely trying this. Thank you!

[@maf1350]

I like the tomato cage, haven't seen them in garden centers here in Germany...

[@MAGERRADU1163]

Awesome, great short videos and lots of tips,

[@mamajan99]

I like the later harvest idea, especially if you lose the early battle with squash bugs. I'm going to try BT spray to stop them this year. I did vertical squash and cantaloupes last year. Best wishes.

[@melinaz3385]

Mature squash seeds are delicious roasted! and you can save some for the next planting, Love the vertical tie up,

[@nedstarkspinoffshow]

You are always the most helpful. Love your vibe, as well.

[@jeshurunfarm]

Hey there. I am so glad I have run in to your channel. 2 years ago I sow a video and never subscribed, nou I have subscribed. Respect from Africa 🇿🇦

[@CherylAnderson327]

Thank you for the info.

[@CherylAnderson327]

I need to find a source to buy Jerusalem artichoke tubers to plant here in Michigan.

[@karenplante3801]

I'm definitely going to tray this method! Thanks for the info

[@adametcitty6445]

New to gardening. Thanks for tips on squash. 👍👍

[@BigAl444]

Just gotta make sure you plan where the shadows will fall. Those leaves are huge. Like having a couple umbrellas shading the garden.

[@stlujan8709]

Is it ok to prune the leaves from the plant?

[@BrianStarkey-k5w]

those plants sure do look happy!

[@RoeRoe123]

Just planted my straightneck and zucchini. I'll be trying this with a stake. That you!

[@happy2cya70]

Thanks so much! I definitely wanna try this! Last year we grew them in haybales and they went all over!

[@olestarsandbars]

Another good tip. My squash and zucchini are out of control! This will help.

[@rhondabaker3143]

Thank you for this video. Do you have a video on vertically growing vining squash like spaghetti or pumpkins and how to control all the offshoots (suckers).

[@victoriataylor2594]

Never knew you could stake squash. Thanks

[@doraw7766]

Thank you. I will try it.

[@editandoparaelmundo4582]

Thank you for your advise, I have 8 seedling of yellow squash here in Central Florida, I'll give a try see what happens 😃😃😃

[@skgreenhouse]

Awesome! Thank you for tuning in! 🙏

[@jopetersen542]

I am trying some zucchini and tomatoes this year. So far I haven't murdered anything this year. I have a very, very black thumb. I even kill mint. I have tried for years to grow chocolate mint and it always dies. I like the idea of staking the squash.

[@nancyrea3863]

Good video.

[@lisawitowski5712]

Thanks Justin! I'm using all if your techniques this summer! Can't wait for my huge haul of veggies 😋

[@sweetbabyjames0714]

I will be staking my plants asap! Thanks for the tips!

[@louisaantonian9542]

we really enjoy your videos! good job! Thank you!

[@jaycounts4717]

Planting on a hill or ridge helps air flow and it also drains off water too.

[@mooneyes2833]

Cannot wait to try this!

[@WeAreNaturalJewelz]

AWESOMENESS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! PEACE & BLESSINGS

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

This is my first time enjoying your KZbin channel. Great content! Looking forward to hearing more from you! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!

[@widowswatch6610]

I so neede this video today..Thanks again

[@savedbynoahsark]

Love your videos! They are short but yet full of vital information. Bought some stakes yesterday!

[@daveclark1904]

Just built a 4 bed garden with a cattle panel tunnel for my climbing veggies, gonna try this for some as well! Thanks!

[@EducatedSkeptic]

Fascinating - thanks! Have subscribed and clicked to get notifications. We don't need to worry about space (the main garden is 55x65 feet, but we have 41 acres!), but anything that helps with the mildew issues on the zucchini and other squash is good to know about. Always looking for new helpful tips from knowledgeable professionals.

[@jacquelineratliff7512]

Just new at planting yellow squash and zucchini here in Central Fl. Geeze borers already attacked our plants . Lots of learning to do here .

[@rhondahumes6338]

Any advice for bore worms? I check my plants daily, but the worms hatched inside the main stalk and destroyed the plants in days.

[@oduvanka]

I heard wrapping the stems in foil at the bottom is supposed to help

[@catherinebennet]

I didn’t put my plants out until they were established. If I grew them from seed they would get destroyed every time. I also put a toilet paper roll around the bottle. Sometimes foil. I haven’t had them bother me since I did this thankfully. I hope it stays that way

[@rhondahumes6338]

@@oduvanka Thanks, Ill try that!

[@rhondahumes6338]

@@catherinebennet Thank you i will try that!

[@flatsville9343]

Last year, I "painted" my stems with a mixture of cheap school glue, a bit of water & saw dust. I dabbed in on the stems with a sponge brush. It forms a shell on the stems that the borders can't easily pierce to lay their eggs inside the stem, but it pliable enough to let the stem grow some. Less fussy than trying to wrap aluminum foil strips or self-sticking athletic tape. It seemed to work.

[@Peachy08]

Instead of staking I put tomato cages on them while they are tiny and that always works great!

[@ericrodriguez9171]

How do you protect the main stem from borers as it grows longer?

[@denisebayer8748]

I wrap aluminum foil around the first 3 to 4 in of my main stem and sink the foil into the soil. This protects my stem from vine borers and I've had a fair amount of luck with it. But still look and watch!!

[@nildaotero2933]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@amyjohnson9240]

Thank you, I was hoping you were going to show how you steak. Much appreciated

[@thoughtsofmind]

I'm gonna try this!

[@janhastings6049]

How do you stake or trellis the long and winding growth of some squashes? Zukes are easy..especially if they are spacemisers, but some squashes get super long.

[@kathleenlaconte]

Thank you sooo very much for your knowledge ❤

[@chiquibarlow12]

im in love with your accent😘

[@TheBluntATP]

I love training mine to go vertical!!

[@Afterburner]

I use tomato tape to train mine up my posts - It works great and the tape is reusable year after year...

[@sharondarainey9798]

Great information, is there a way to stake it when its already grown? This is my first time gardening and I had no idea how big the vines would get!!!

[@Bella65]

Great video, thanks sir!

[@sheilamclean2429]

Great idea’s

[@winthrop1630]

Thanks

[@mrjason9382]

Thanks for sharing

[@danielburns7519]

how do you do butternut squash?

[@katherinegeorge2400]

Great video, thanks!

[@cassieoz1702]

We dont have ANY humidity in our hot summers and powdery mildew is still an issue. Improving air circulation doesnt make any difference

[@debbiethompson9853]

In Minnesota they lay the eggs under the leaves

[@d.j.b4960]

Can you show a picture of vertical zucchini in late summer? My main stem gets 4 foot tall and I'm afraid stem will break off. You have a nice teaching style.

[@paulackerson4898]

Will a bamboo stick work?

[@Samsonabrams-or4gz]

I have a small patio only to grow veges/anything. If using a pot, how deep does the soil need to be for zuchnni/squash (some of my favorites)? can I get away with 10gal containers or? thanks, sam

[@IntegratedPestManagement]

Vine borers?