Grow Squash like THIS not like THAT! 🌱☀️

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[@CaliKim29]

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[@sandrajohnson1830]

Why can't you see my comments on your end?

[@hockey033747]

This is exactly the type of video I was looking for! Easy, clear, essential, and concise information. Thanks so much for this!

[@CaliKim29]

Love it when that happens! GREAT to have you subscribing, Marcus! Welcome...Kim

[@mommashiner]

I had been wanting to try verticle squash. That was a really good video. Very clear and well presented. Nice work! I found this channel by chance. I subscribed.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad it was helpful! I love it when that happens on KZbin! THANK YOU for subbing and following along. GREAT to have you. Where and what are you growing, @mommashiner ? CaliKim

[@brandon3872]

Great tips as always. New gardeners might be scared to cut off too many leaves, but squash plants grow very quickly and will have new leaves within a few days after pruning. It's always important to remove diseased or over crowded leaves.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed the tips - yes it's tough but so worth it! Have a great weekend!

[@sonyakim4403]

This is the way I am going to do my zucchini and summer squash this year. Can’t wait!

[@Wellbaby94]

Just today I was cutting off some of my patty pan squash leaves because they looked sad. After watching your video now I need to go back and cut them back to the stem! Very timely video for me-thank you!

[@CaliKim29]

Marilyn, I LOVE when that happens!!!

[@viviannuckols2698]

Thank you! I just planted so perfect timing!

[@doctorhousemd566]

YES KIM VERY VERY HELPFUL NOW I CAN GROW THE BEST SQUASH!

[@mariannemay4760]

And you have straw mulch right up around that main stem.

[@tinytexasgarden9420]

Thanks for this simple tutorial! 💜

[@JPagan3618]

First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was so informative and helpful. I also want to say that after watching this video, I got home from work and I got into working trimming my zucchinis and squash. I found a lot of diseases in it. I removed those leaves even though now it's a little thin now, I know that I'm going to get more vegetables out of my healthy plant.

[@pennymach6934]

This is exactly what I needed. My squash are planted on the close side.. I was thinking I need to transplant some. I’ll do this. Thank you CaliKim ❤️🙏🏻😃

[@RisherTNgarden]

Glad I found this video and all the comments. Huge CaliKim fan and always going back and watching older ones and researching. I'm in middle Tennessee and had a horrible time with squash bugs killing our plants. Will try the cages next season. Using peppermint oil but will be much more consistent with it.

[@karenburrell5188]

This is the first year I’ve grown squash vertical. I love it. I’m in north Georgia so we fight squash bugs and the infamous Squash vine borer. Growing vertically allows me to see the damage and kill the borers before they kill my squash. Thanks for all your information.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Karen, glad you're finding it helpful! Good luck with those SVB - they can be relentless. Have a great weekend!

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

Use peppermint Castile soap + water to spray trimmings and damaged leaves/vine the smell attracts bugs. Use Nylons around stems and use Earthworm castings around base of squash.

[@wandawilliams2397]

Good to know. I’m in mid/north Georgia so finding anything to fight all those is awesome

[@RisherTNgarden]

Glad I found this video and your comments. Huge CaliKim fan and always going back and watching older ones and researching. I'm in middle Tennessee and had a horrible time with squash bugs killing our plants. Will try the cages next season.

[@warrenalbert7922]

The peppermint scent seems to work. I placed mint plants in containers around my squash last year and I noticed less squash bugs. I also realized planting new seeds is easier than fighting Bugs/disease to keep a compromised plant going.

[@lisabrown4308]

My first doing vertical and I love it!

[@highlandscommunityclub1160]

I’m growing zucs vertically this year, and have them staked. But I’ll try the tomato cages for my zuc seedlings soon. Thanks so much for that great idea 💡!!

[@shadyladysadie36]

I actually had to move my squash because of bad planning. Luckily they took it well. Thanks for these great tips!

[@kendallwright7222]

This was a great idea I’m going to try it thank you!

[@CaliKim29]

Have fun, Kendal! Thanks for the visit!

[@jackrudden5970]

My squash has been more productive than ever this year. I’m not trellising them because I forgot. Lol. Definitely takes up way more space without a cage for sure.

[@CaliKim29]

Jack, I'm so proud of how far you've come over the past few years with your garden! You've got to be over the top thrilled with how well things are going this year - keep up the GREAT work!

[@Neyobe]

Thank you Kim!!!

[@paulakotula3417]

Thank you! Running out for cages today! Started squash a little later than planned so I think I can still get them in the cages! Appreciate your info! -Zone 7b

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Great info, will def use this for space available.

[@CaliKim29]

Great to hear, Jeffrey!!

[@brightbeautifuldays]

Thank you for another excellent video!

[@baldnproud]

thank you so much because I do not have that much space, and this will help a lot, and by the way I also watch your other video on butternut squash, I really appreciate your videos, you are so helpful, so thank you so much is I appreciate you.🥰👩🏾‍🦲😍

[@Yankeesista203]

Hi Kim! Yes, I'm growing squash,cucumbers, cantaloupe, pumpkins through large tomato cages and along my metal garden fence! Thanks for the tip on pruning!🤗

[@CaliKim29]

Perfect way to save space and grow more veggies! Happy harvesting!

[@thekaiitlin8744]

Fellow Sask prairie resident! - just wanted to say Hi. And I’ll definitely be doing zucchini like this next year! Thanks for your advice, I’m really enjoying your channel! Your garden is beautiful!!!

[@angelineleblanc8327]

Thanks for sharing this video!!! I'm growing squash vertically also.

[@RiversideHomesteadLife]

They are so strong!

[@sharonvaughn8062]

I always have a hard time growing squash. These tips were very helpful and make me feel optimistic this year. Thank you for this video.

[@CaliKim29]

Go for it and let us all know, Sharon!

[@anneciamartin9514]

Thanks for the tips. I just planted 2 golden squash and growing them vertically with the tomato cage. I will make sure and bottom prune like you advised below the fruit whenever it fruits (hopefully). Powdery mildew is attacking every cucumber plant that I've put in and stressing me. I used organic sprays on them but it still keeps showing up. Between that and only getting male flowers, I've just about given up on them this season. Sigh! Keep up the good work Calikim and Cameraguy!😊 fellow Socal Zone 9b girl.

[@mela4832]

I’ve learned that by cutting it incorrectly I’m opening mine up to more disease which is my current issue ☹️ Thank you for this information!! Right on time!

[@tayviews5068]

love this video super helpful and straight to the point ty

[@CaliKim29]

You got it and thank you!

[@1luckychica1]

Thank you for this video i am growing squash upwards for the first time and i've been struggling with knowing what to do.

[@michaelwatkins3842]

Great video, I’ve never thought about growing squash vertically, but it makes so much sense, and using tomato cages is much less work than staking and tying.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hasandarwish3667]

We love you Calikim❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ We need a video about saving squash seeds from a fruit we grow Please 🙏

[@ronwink9573]

Going to do it this year 👍thanks

[@ginacheek1436]

I found last year about growing squash vertically and tried it this year. Also growing pumpkin vertically!

[@mattandbarbhartt2860]

Great video! Thank you!

[@LittleGardenSK]

Hello from the Saskatchewan Prairies Canada! Thank you for the great tips - I will be trying this method with my squash plants. Always enjoy watching your videos.

[@CaliKim29]

My pleasure - glad the tips are helpful - let me know how it goes! Thanks for hanging out in the garden with me today!

[@tinacollins7970]

I staked mine for the first time this year!

[@gabbysgoods827]

Great 😊 information!!! Im going to try to grow squash and a few other things vertical!!! It makes better sense to grow up than be all over the garden ground where the bugs are. I’m going to try it out and hopefully it will grow a lot better!!!

[@deshavetalkwithkit8935]

Excellent, I am going to follow this method~!

[@CaliKim29]

Best of luck and keep us all posted and updated. CaliKim

[@cookiemama4]

I learned a LOT from this video! Thank you! I live in central California, so my planting season will likely be close to yours. I have a container garden, and my problem is the heat! And I don't know how often to water my squash and my tomatoes in containers. Most are in 5 gallon buckets. 🍅

[@lizzyl-k5396]

This is so helpful! I'm struggling with room in my raised beds

[@CaliKim29]

GREAT to hear, Lizzy! Let me know how it goes, if you see changes both in appearance and in better growth, etc! Please let me know how it goes and thanks for following all these years - CaliKim

[@hughjassol2072]

Great video. Thank you.

[@joanies6778]

Last year I grew my squash vertically and used nylon knee high stocking to tie them off. I did trim the lower leaves, but can see why I need to trim them closer to the stalk. Thanks.

[@kimberlybenedict7823]

You are a good Teacher. 👍

[@CaliKim29]

Wow, thank you, Kimberly. Hope you grow lots of squash this summer!

[@josephmckenzie8953]

I planted 3 Bush Baby Zucchini plants in a kiddie pool, put 5 stakes in a teepee to plant Blue Lake Pole Beans outside of them. By doing this I accidentally trellised my squash inside the teepee. I also transplanted Romain Lettuce in the front of the planters when I thinned a bed, and again accidentally gave the lettuce some good protection from the sun. 😊

[@fishin-impossible2992]

Great idea I may try to grow mine like that this year

[@CaliKim29]

Go for it and let me know! Kim

[@carolcolvin2]

Last year was my first veggie garden. But my squash only had flowers. This year I planted zinnias and basil nearby. My 2 yellow squash are doing great, but spreading everywhere! I guess it's too late to put a cage, but next year I will try!

[@DesertDigger1]

Thank You.

[@lesrobot01]

Thanks for the tips.. I trellis all my other squash plants, but haven’t done the summer squash, before.. Will try that next year.. I do trim leaves, as have had PM issues in the past.. Tried the peroxide spray, last year, but didn’t help. Will try the milk spray, this season.. So far no sign of any, yet..

[@vee5032]

Wow, I was outside and cut lots of leaves yay ! I did it the right way thanks Kim I think I have pay attention to your videos 🌻❤️ hello Mac 😍

[@CaliKim29]

Wonderful, great to hear, Vee! You're going to have a great harvest!

[@gardeningmorewithjo3993]

Thank you

[@christiensgarden3325]

Absolutely outstanding video totally genius method and I’m totally copying it

[@MsSan61]

Thank You!

[@CaliKim29]

Y/W !!!! CK

[@drkakfood]

Very nice squash growing

[@jackfabulous758]

Lol I planted the squash in the middle of my small garden 🤦🏼 (first time/live and learn) thank you for this information, I think I’ll be able to make things work out! 😁

[@CaliKim29]

LOL! It's all good, Jack. I LOVE your positive attitude about it! Keep that going. Kim

[@briansjonesy77]

Thanks! Can’t wait to try it!

[@nevasoba5953]

I planted a couple for my aunt . I'm looking for tips to make it a successful crop. I've never grown food. only plants in the flower garden but I am developing my green thumb .

[@robertgibson2622]

Excellent! Have u ever had the squash bugs?

[@ChantalLabelle]

Hi Kim, I am growing my first zucchini vertically. Thanks for the tips. I didn't know we could trim all those extra stems. My zucchini are tiny little right now. Flowers haven't bloomed yet. Hopefully soon

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Chantal - glad your squash are coming along, and yes, trim those stems - it really helps! Keep me posted on your harvests! Thanks for stopping by!

[@HerAeolianHarp]

I planted squash as a "spiller" in a raised bed. Now I am rethinking squash.

[@jefftaylor1075]

I've used the vertical method for a couple of years now, and have pruned aggressively but our humidity in Houston is relentless and powdery mildew is a constant battle. I have found some success with spraying plants with a milk/water mixture on all the leaves on a weekly basis, which I'm told will help keep the powdery mildew away. So far for my cucumbers it appears to be helping some this year. But for my squash, with removing all lower leaves and those at first sign of powdery mildew is a constant and losing battle for me. I've just about given up on growing any vine type vegetables because of the high humidity in Houston, but I'm giving it one last attempt this year using the milk/water spraying on leaves and aggressively pruning to remove lower leaves and improve airflow. Absolutely LOVE your video's, thanks for doing these and keep up the great work!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Jeff, ugh - the struggle is real. PM sure can be a constant battle in high humidity climates! It's not a question of if, but of when, even here in our dry So Cal climate. Way to go staying on top of it, don't give up, look for PM resistant varieties. Thanks for your kind words, means the world to CG and I! Have a great weekend!

[@melissasullivan1658]

I’m glad to hear your cukes are working out! I’m having success by choosing disease resistant varieties because despite my dryer climate I too lose a lot of plants to disease. Just wanted to pass along that green finger cukes (it’s a bush variety) has done really well in my container garden this year. Maybe also consider that variety for next year?

[@ricklane8554]

Hello Garden Princess :) Greetz from Holland*

[@tanyabriggs8969]

I prefer a rice knife for working with squash pruning. About 20-30.00 but incredibly useful on squash, tomatoes, and many other uses. Very handy for cut and come again green harvesting.

[@CaliKim29]

That’s a really great idea! Thank you for sharing. I think I may have one. I may give that a try. Thank you, Tanya for watching! CaliKim

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you. I was thinking this is a great idea? I will give it a try.❤

[@daisyblooms4813]

Anyone know what that GORGEOUS yellow and red flower is? I so want those in my patio garden :-)

[@rudranshgolhani4678]

hi kim!!! BTW , how is ur zucchini in the smarts pots doing??/

[@ZE308AC]

Anybody heard of the Kalettes plant that is a cross between a brussels sprout and a kale plant?

[@tinamariefeliciano2751]

Hi thanks for the great advice. Is it ok for the squash to flop over onto the dirt after sprouting they seem pretty long not sure what to do at this point?

[@stevendowden2579]

nice video

[@annettepaulhus6946]

Hi CaliKim--how do you stake a zucchini that is not a bush type--and how long would the stake be??

[@tmorrison5965]

has anyone tried vertical growing in windy conditions? I wonder if the wind making the leaves keep hitting the sides of the tomato cage would be detrimental...

[@annierothman4420]

Are pumpkins the same with powdery mildew? Cause I had 5 little pumpkin plants in 15 gallon container. Can I use the tomatoes cages in this instance also? Thanks.

[@sandrajohnson1830]

Hi there, watching you on TV.

[@kriso8694]

Does using a cage work for bush variety zucchini (I am planting Fordhook zucchini)? Can I still plant them closer if I use this method?

[@annalapointe1356]

Will this work with spaghetti variety or are they too heavy? Will for sure try this with my zucchini

[@ashleyalexander7388]

good

[@johnwalters7415]

Some if my younger squash vines are like rotting close to the ground and the roots are not be.what could be wrong?

[@MichiDavis09]

How do you protect plants from vine borers?

[@jillgoodman1515]

I always seem to get a ton of leaves on my zucchini plants and not a lot of fruit. Any suggestions?

[@meganhewitt200]

We have two zucchini plants that produced four or five huge zucchinis and then completed wilted out on us. I think it’s from all the rain recently. We trimmed back a bunch of yellowed leaves and they both look sad. Can we save them if we put cages on them now and let them grow? Or are they done and we should start over? Thanks!

[@swe1979]

If a yellow squash flower falls off will the squash still grow?

[@MarkusWITH_a_k]

You got a green thumb for real lady. Nice job

[@luiseschmid7960]

I grew zucchini first time this year. There were male flowers but the female flowers never opened so I could hand pollinate. I tried the vertical way, the leaves had fungus so I cut them off. I ended up with a long stem with leaves on top, but the stem was very week. Now I pulled the plant. After all that work I had no zucchini. I wonder why the female flowers never opened up.

[@jessegeluz1072]

How often do u water?

[@olderpennsylvanian-op2368]

Well I wish I had seen this a month ago, it is too late to cage my monsters now!

[@mlissgay5054]

Me too! ❤

[@buttergurls6401]

Can you eatthe greens??

[@illuminate2140]

Does this work for big pumpkins?

[@LifeCoachNicole]

how do we use that stake?

[@blacksinglemomhomesteadont6454]

Very good video. Short and to-the-point. Very detailed and it answered all of my questions. Growing squash for the very first time. It's about 6 to 8 in tall now. I randomly decided to grow it in a large pot next to my dick instead of inside my garden. I have a growing in a pot with a random plant someone threw out on the curb and I rehomed then threw in some squash seeds to fill the pot. The seeds took off.❤

[@1stAmbientGrl]

Should I similarly prune my cucumber plants, as well?

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

Yes. Use Castile peppermint soap+ water spray to cover up the damaged parts so it doesn't attract bugs them add more soil to base for the stems seed out more roots.

[@rockyusa2012]

Cool 👏

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for stopping by, Rocky!

[@rockyusa2012]

@@CaliKim29 Very helpful advise. Thanks. You all have a Happy Independence Day.

[@melissasullivan1658]

I admit, the easier things to grow (zukes, cukes and squash) I am TERRIBLE at growing. It’s the damndest thing. I think it’s because it’s so vulnerable to disease. The only thing I’ve successfully grown is green finger cuke because it’s so disease resistant - and even then I only get a handful. 😔

[@warrenalbert7922]

You’re not alone. I have struggled to grow cucumbers here in North GA. I found planting squash later in May helped me miss one round of squash bugs. I’m going to try netting this year. Cukes, I lose to bugs and mildew. Live and learn…

[@dianatran3935]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dont.tread187]

I'm doing this method with stakes. Zuke plant started out good, but it has really petered out lately, Nothing but a few male flowers, and leaves not really doing much either. It is regularly fertilized and watered. I may just have to accept the fact that Zukes and cukes are cursed for me. Tomatoes and peppers are kicking ass though.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad the tommies and peppers are going well! Some years are off for me with squash, las year was like that. Hopefully those females come along soon - good luck!

[@terrihendrix446]

How do you know it’s a male flower?

[@shervin6711]

Has anyone grown thier yellow/zuch squash ( long neck&ball) in thier green stalk? ( Bottom 2 tiers) how did you support the plants/ fruits. They look happy, but worried about thier stems.

[@daisyblooms4813]

I think I heard that Green Stalk makes support for those? I would check their website.

[@sunshinebeauty2865]

Will this method be useful for patty pan squash?

[@CaliKim29]

Yes it will. Give it a whirl and let us know how it all goes. Thanks for commenting about this CK

[@lisakegley9945]

How can you tell which was male and female when pruning?

[@CaliKim29]

The female has a small immature fruit attached to it, the male does not. Hope that helps!! let me know!