How to Grow Eightball Summer Squash from Seed in Containers | Easy Planting Guide

[@functionsteacher4176]

South Africans call these Gem Squash. They are delicious steamed and served halved with a knob of butter and a light sprinkle of paprika - YUM! Great video 👍

[@TowardGarden]

Interesting to know. Thank you for sharing and your comment!

[@Soul-searchingwshaz]

That's right...when I typed in squash to search for videos...I kept on seeing the longer ones until I found this video..tx from fellow South african , Cape Town. Planted some seeds 2 weeks ago..growing well giving me such joy watching yrs grow to fruit.

[@bbleticia1987]

When I watched this video last year, I knew I had to plant eight ball squash this year. I planted it and it's one of the best tasting summer squash I have ever had. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@TowardGarden]

Wonderful to hear it. Absolutely agree with you, these are one of the tastiest squashes to grow. And of course you did a great job to grow them that tasty. Happy gardening and as always, thank you so much for leaving a comment!

[@mildredpendleton5267]

I have started my garden 6mos ago, and God is blessing me and my son's garden. I grew the 3 sisters bed, and its growing vigorously, thanks to God.

[@TowardGarden]

That is fantastic. Thank you for sharing🙏😊

[@ronelchadwick7110]

I have had those before.their good.

[@TowardGarden]

Yes indeed. Thank you for your comment!

[@larrystone5749]

Awesome video thx for sharing enjoyed it Keep growing

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you very much for the comment!

[@777daf]

Excellent video many thanks from n Ireland 🤝

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your comment and for watching from Ireland 🇮🇪👋

[@janicejurgensen2122]

Thank you! Very clear and simple. Your squash are beautiful

[@TowardGarden]

Love to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!😊

[@alanriley4518]

Thank you for this instructional video - there are many many about Zucchini etc, but very few on the ball type Little Gem's - Ah! I love calling them "Little Sweetheart's"

[@TowardGarden]

So glad to hear it. Thank you so much for the comment!

[@crowmoon]

Once again--very well-done and inspiring. Thank you!

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you very much for your inspiring comment!

[@SwapanTerraceGardening]

Wow amazing zucchini green 🍏🍏🍏

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much 😊

[@gabrielac1954]

Can I plant the seeds directly into the ground? Of course when the soil is warm enough for planting. And if so, how many seeds per hole? Thank you in advance for your help and reply!

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, you can. Use the same method, sow 2 seeds and keep the strongest seedling. Keep in mind that by sowing directly in soil, it is possible that seeds won't germinate due to mold or other fungal issues. Also, the chances of "damping off" which is a disease effecting young seedlings will be higher. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!

[@gabrielac1954]

@@TowardGarden Thank you very much and good luck with anything you desire!

[@asiacasey5163]

An adorable squash 😂

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much for your comment😊

[@mayalkuwari8060]

I really love your garden Chanel I have two questions one of them where do you keep the seedlings after planting under the lights or or in the shade the second question is what’s the point of planting two seeds in 1 pot if they will all germinate

[@TowardGarden]

I have a shed like room in my backyard where I keep my seed trays until the seedlings sprout. As soon as they pop out, I move them outside in indirect sunlight (under a patio umbrella), or 3-4 hours of direct early morning sunlight. And the reason for sowing 2 seed is simply to have a higher germination rate. Specially if you have short growing season, you don't want to miss it by a week or so because of poor germination. It may seem all my seeds germinate, but I can guarantee you that is not always the case and I had seeds with poor germination. I am delighted that you love my channel and thank you so much or your comment!

[@syfitriah8427]

the videos you make are very useful. May I upload and share it to my facebook page. thank you

[@TowardGarden]

You may only share the youtube link. Uploading the video itself is under copyrights and is not permitted. Thank you very much!

[@kwill75]

What size are your pretty terra cotta colored containers-sorry if I missed that? Also I know this is unrelated, but how do you get so many tiny holes in the cap to make the water bottle watering ‘can’? I’d love to make me a couple of those caps.

[@TowardGarden]

These are Bloem 16 in. Dia. pots. And for the holes, I punch hole with push pins used on clipboards (the small ones with plastic heads). You only need 5-6 holes on the cap. I hope this helps and thank you for visiting.

[@bonobogarden6747]

very funny looking squash

[@TowardGarden]

Thanks.

[@olhademidova3192]

Спасибо хорошее видео, но у меня есть несколько вопросов. Это я как понимаю потернокарпический цукини или обычный? Я пробовала вырастить цукини но не получилось, наверное потому что не правильно кормила, тут названия удобрений другие,а на Украине другие.

[@TowardGarden]

if you are having hard time finding the right fertilizer, the simplest way is to use any tomato fertilizer which is widely available. Thanks for visiting!

[@olhademidova3192]

Спасибо

[@nitelite78]

How do they taste compared to a standard green courgette/zucchini? Do they taste more or less the same?

[@TowardGarden]

Yes they taste like standard zucchini and one of our favorite, perfect for stuffing or just frying up.Give it a try. Thanks for visiting.

[@southalroots]

How do you avoid pickling worms and squash boars?

[@TowardGarden]

We don't have many problems with squash vine borer. But the best is to prevent borers from laying eggs. Barriers such as covering lower stems with aluminum foils helps. For worms and caterpillars, spray B.T. or spinosad (both organic). amzn.to/3yR0SBg , amzn.to/4bLoBRO . Thank you for your comment!

[@ivansanabria562]

Exelente donde abra semilla de esa clase de calabazo.yo vivo en costarica.de centro america🤔🤔😉😂😆👍

[@TowardGarden]

Thanks for your comment! Sorry do you mean where to find the seeds, or when to start them? Not sure I understand your question.

[@ivansanabria562]

@@TowardGarden amigo las semillas de me refiero son de esa clase en tu video esq conozco la otra clase de calabaza es es enredaderas pero esa del video es un solo tallo y produce el fruto aii mismo en el tallo.?pregunto si abra semillas de esa clase en centro america. Saludos 🤔😅😅😂😜👍

[@ابومحمد-ذ1و5ت]

هل تنجح زراعتها في وعاء 5 جالون؟

[@TowardGarden]

The smallest I would suggest is 7 gallon. I have not planted in a 5 gallon, but I think the plant may not grow to full size and not produce many fruits. Thank you for visiting!

[@lisacarbery3688]

❤️

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you !

[@SisterShirley]

Where did you find Eight Ball squash seeds?

[@TowardGarden]

You can find the seeds online from many of seeds providers such as Burpees, Johnny's seed,... I got it from Pinetree Garden Seeds. Thanks for visiting.

[@dcc3328]

I LOVE YOUR VIDS AND REPLY TO ME

[@TowardGarden]

glad you love my videos. I try my best to answer all questions as soon as possible so be patient and I 'll get back to you.

[@deargeorge6484]

I love watching your videos! Can you also make videos of growing different tomato varieties from seeds to harvest? 🙂 Thank you! ❤

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you love my videos. I will definiatly try to share videos on growing different tomatoes. Coming soon... Thank you so much for your comment!😊💚