How to PRUNE Summer SQUASH

[@iamtravisnichols]

I was being really shy about pruning my squash plants, but watching you bravely get IN there got me moving. Thanks!

[@enjoylife4life]

Me too😅. Mine look so beautiful and I just didn't want to damage the plant.

[@sharondeyoung5778]

I’m a 65 yr old Chicagoan that knows NOTHING about gardening. I find these videos so interesting. I sit here and say to myself, I didn’t know that..... never to old to learn.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Never to old to do it either. 😉

[@TinaShay]

I know what you mean, but I am a farmers wife and I did not know a lot of these things! Good luck gardening! I hope you have a place to put one in!

[@rogeliovalentino3826]

pro trick : watch series on flixzone. Been using it for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.

[@gustavokeegan961]

@Rogelio Valentino Yup, been watching on flixzone for since november myself =)

[@deniseguidotti2652]

I am 79 and spend many hours on the great videos from this site and others. I learn something all the time . I do forget it the next day, so i have to write it down. Happy gardening to all.

[@a9029k]

9:46 I love how a bee flew right into the flower after you cut that leaf, as if to help demonstrate your point🙂

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Exactly perfect timing.

[@nhlighthouse]

that was a staged BEE

[@Cakepan45]

Dang i missed that. lolol

[@claireisacamel]

I could practically hear those plants sighing in relief with all that new airflow!

[@doeeyes394]

I love listening to him talk. He sounds a lot like my dear Daddy who will be gone a year in June. I'd like to learn more about how he lays his garden out!!

[@camillabarnes6678]

Me too!

[@etheldolsey1477]

Thanks you answered all my questions. Now I know what to do. Looking forward for move fruits on my vine.

[@etheldolsey1477]

Love your presentation 👌

[@Aussiehomestead1965]

One of my favourite lines of yours is ' You are growing tomatoes not leaves '. That saying sticks in my head but lives there rent free 😄 Thank you for that little pearl of wisdom.

[@jereynolds51]

I just did this last night. Im brand new and i noticed my little blooms falling off. My plants leaves are about 3 ft tall and in a raised bed. I just jumped in last night and started opening it up. Im glad i found you. Confirmation we know what we are doing even though we dont know it. Praying for my plants to start fruiting. I have 1 zuchinni and thousands of big leaves. No more im so proud ofnmyself. Im 63 and God told me to plant a seed. I have so many beautiful plants and i have a new perspective on happiness.

[@willaputney3947]

THIS IS SO TIMELY

[@marysimpson8457]

Thank you for the detailed explanation on the "hows and whys" to pruning your squash plants. I learn so much from your years of experience.

[@Brenda0312F]

I’ve been told we prune to grow squash...not leaves. And I prune the ones that are touching, the biggest ones and the ones that are not perfect. I also grow my squash in hay bales. They love it! 🥰 The more you prune, the more it grows. I prune my a lot.

[@constanceperkins2614]

Do tell about the hay please

[@chrismc1967]

Once again, I'm leaving a little bit more knowledgeable than when I arrived! Thanks, Danny!

[@ofsoundmind143]

Thank you for sharing this important knowledge. For those of us that don’t have family that can pass on the tips and tricks not found books, this type of stuff is invaluable 🥗🌱🐝

[@austindeb8892]

I am new at gardening so I am so glad I found your video. I want to learn from someone like you who shows the important things and makes understanding it easy. I don't need the science just the expertise. Thank you and God Bless you. You are a true teacher.

[@Candylandavenue1]

Mr Danny, one day, I’m going to have a garden as big as yours. This reminds me of my grandfathers gardens. He grew on 6 acres & it seems like every time you looked out there it was nothing but beautiful lush gardens. Because he worked in them from sun up until sundown. Very nice!

[@royalfikes9741]

This my first year growing squash thank you for the helpful tips

[@jamesmanley9521]

I really learned something today,I never pruned squash I was afraid of hurting them.

[@sewingandgardenlolaandmary5475]

I’m a new Gardner . I’m 56 ... this is my first time gardening. I know absolutely nothing. Thanks to I tube I’m learning. Your a great teacher.

[@ermaheilman5962]

I couldn't understand why my grandchild loved you tube until I discovered your channel and other homestead channels now I am hooked. It is 100 degrees out now but I can hardly wait until tomorrow morning to head out to my garden and prune my zucchini and summer squash.

[@amyw4216]

This is only my third year growing summer squash, and it never occurred to me to prune it. Thank you so much for this!

[@marcielliott9700]

My Granny said to trim...so snakes had no place to hide..lol The plants look so happy 😊 And our chickens loved the extra greens

[@MsLippy]

My daddy would say - squash likes a sun roof, so Ive done this method on my squash as long as I can remember. Thank You Mr Danny for explaining why. Blessings Yall

[@loiscampbell3510]

Thank you so much for this demonstration. I've grown squash for a number of years and was always reluctant to remove scorched or damaged leaves. I now understand the proper way to do so.

[@connieking3295]

I am a new gardener and this info was very helpful. Those leaves that you cut out that are not yellow or damaged to thin the plant can be cooked and eaten.Try them, pull the hard stems from the plant and wash. Saute them in bacon drippings a few minutes to wilt, add a small amount of water and chopped onion, simmer/steam until onion is soft add one peeled/seeded tomato that is chopped, continue to cook until greens are tender. MMMM good!

[@doncook3584]

Valuable info this 68 year old got an AH HAA moment from. Really enjoy your relaxed low key style. Thanks

[@Firefly-e2b]

Thank you so very much for addressing the powdery mildew! Also, the little squashes that never grow to maturity!

[@marywyrick4520]

Thanks Danny for the gardening tips. I had to show my 76 year old mom this video so she knows now I am not crazy to be doing what I just did to my squash...lol I thinned the leaves and she thought I will kill the plants...LOL

[@danagreen9264]

The way u orient ur plants is interesting u have a way of seeing things from a diff angle and the bonus is u CAN explain it so clearly thanks ill b considering all that when i plant in future👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@ArkansasWoodcutter]

Wow you guys are 3/4 weeks ahead of us here so glad I clicked this one thanks for this.

[@TheWandaWomen]

So glad I found you I am first time gardener I am going to prune my leaves 🍃 in the morning

[@tracyflenner]

In all the years I've been gardening, I didn't know you were supposed to prune squash plants. I need to get mine pruned. Thank you for showing how to do this.

[@talapeanutbutter4250]

I started pruning mine today but didn’t finish. Tomorrow I’ll cut the stems off further away as you said. I did notice that they did kinda lose their base, so it makes sense to cut them shorter. Thank you!

[@janicejurgensen2122]

After watching this tutorial I went out and pruned my squash and with all your tips I believe it went well. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@alicemccain585]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING AND EXPLAINING PRUNING SQUASH. THIS IS MY 1ST YEAR GROWING SQUASH!!

[@clarkkent4991]

Thanks! I been gardening for about 6 years. So I’m still kind of new to this. I have had good success but not great success especially with squash. I have never really prunes my squash. You explained The who what where and how very well. Plainly. That’s what I was looking for. I like a neat well thought out productive garden. I also keep in mind the location of the rising and setting sun. A lot of folks think it’s just haphazard but it’s planned. Thanks.

[@claireisacamel]

I’m with you Danny, I prefer leaving some stem behind vs making a big wound in the stalk! I’ve seen wind take those squash like a sail and fling them around with those big ole leaves!

[@texaschopper3091]

Thank you for teaching us how to prune squash. A better harvest to come.

[@ScottHead]

Very helpful Danny, I learned a lot. I need to get out and prune! hanks so much.

[@michelep1130]

Ty Mr. Danny. This is something that I never planted but this year I am. Wonderful video and lesson.

[@Cakepan45]

I absolutely appreciate the information you shared with us. I will definitely go out and do some more pruning to my squash plants. I enjoy listening to you talk!!

[@piahess9738]

Hi,I learn everytime I watch you.Thanks Danny and Wanda.Your squash looks real nice.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡.....

[@onshouldersofgiants9467]

Ive got plants i knew needed pruning thanks to a comment yall made a few years ago but didnt know how. I knew I could count on Danny to have a video. Thank yall so much❤

[@nancyfahey7518]

Thank you. Seeds going in tomorrow. Hope it's not too late. I'm so glad I'm watching this again. My plants are going crazy.

[@karenrogers2826]

Goodness, Danny, you’re just all over the place. Keep it going! We love it!

[@hollerlakehomestead3181]

I never knew this about cutting back the squash. Thank you so much for this information. You guys are so awesome. Wish I had you as my neighbors I could learn a lot!

[@christopherfrench8888]

Danny..Great job! Can`t wait till you show folks how to Whip that okra!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

In time.

[@gretaknebel8495]

Thanks for the reminder the way to prune my squash plants.

[@rachelgassner3943]

Thank you for being so thorough. Your narrations are amazing.

[@junipersue]

So happy you addressed this! I was curious as well because I have had many un pollinated little squash’s in the past so hopefully by doing this I won’t have a problem this year! We are way behind you here in Central Oregon. I won’t be putting plants in the ground until late May-early June. Thank you!!

[@jnev-re8bm]

Learned a lot with the squash pruning. Mine are becoming overgrown. Thanks!

[@ellismedavoy7314]

Man this helps. I wish I had found your channel years ago.

[@urabundant]

Thank you so much!!!!!! It is so helpful! My 20 summer squash plants are grateful!!!🙏🏼

[@tubularguynine]

Great technique, Danny! It only makes sense to remove the old, diseased and dying leaves. And another plus...free animal food!

[@thetimeisnear369]

If your gonna have bugs , your gonna have bugs. Exactly! I just finished pruning my squash and cucumber, came on in to see what you had to say on the matter. I pretty much mirrored what you did and didn't even know if it was right. First year growing squash and cucumber.

[@victoriahatten9746]

O here's squash flowers they're beautiful 😍 😍 😍

[@enjoylife4life]

The stability readon definitely makes sense. I appreciate you soooooo much. I subscribed. You are awesome at this.

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Many great tips in this video, thanks for sharing. The tip that I want to share is that squash plant leaves are edible, cook as other greens, don't eat raw.

[@ms.royahrens8777]

Thanks so much! Just gaining knowledge on everything gardening-and so appreciate your teachings!

[@tennmcclain]

I am a new gardener. This is so informative. Thank you.

[@davidlj53]

Makes perfect sense, thanks, I’ll do this from now on. You’re right we’re growing squash, not leaves, lol.

[@Petey-it6yj]

Thank you. I needed this today. Squash are doing amazing this year.

[@gmoore6166]

Great video! Grabbing my pruning shears and heading to prune my squash!

[@wpchastain]

Good video, I am sitting at my desk yearning for the chance to put this in practice.

[@deniseguidotti2652]

Thank you. I have the same issues to the leaves of my zucchini. Now, I know what to do. Your video helped me a lot. Merci beaucoup.

[@freddyj1728]

Excellent! Thank you from a very novice gardener!!

[@aperez6775]

MUCH LOVE DANNY AND WANDA. I LOVE ME SOME SUMMER SQUASH AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! GOD BLESS

[@fredcox9763]

Never thought about pruning squash. Good to know.

[@ooohhitskaren63]

Thank you...maybe this season I will have better yields!!! I can't wait to try!!!

[@triciasklodowske5653]

I need one thing from you - PLEASE send me some of your warm weather !!!! Northern MI and we're having 30' and 40's day time high's with snow flurries this weekend. and so far this month !! Your garden is just so beautiful !! But as you said before -" you get out of it what you put in it ". So true. But I can't put sunshine and warmth into it. Thank's for all the great info/video's. Stay safe and healthy. God bless

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

This is all part of the 400 year cycle of the Grand solar minimum.

[@nellanddudley]

Clearest, most useful video I've seen on pruning squash. Just subscribed. Thanks!!

[@thermonwright1011]

Thank you so much. I cut My squash this morning it was so hard to get to him and I had some that were not pollinated. Thank you so much I’m going back out and trim my plants now I know how. Great video

[@cimarronpasshomestead5998]

Thank you Danny! That’s was very helpful. I learned a lot! Amen! God bless you in return.

[@Lbell90801]

Thank you so much they look so healthy. Now I'm of to prune my squash. Happy gardening!

[@maricelanatalileon9757]

Super video! Thank you for pruning more than 1 plant! 💓

[@crypticlife3494]

Me and the wife listen to you guys all the time. Always giving great tips and producing great content. Keep up the great work. Her top 3 channel. 😀

[@nhlighthouse]

Thank You very much from a first time gardener...

[@CedarCreekHomestead]

Sure is a nice looking garden!

[@TOMMYBITESTVHOMESTEAD]

I’m truly learning something new

[@A2G999]

Thank you! I see this video after I pruned my squash today, I will remember where to cut now and to look for how to keep the balance of the plant. Much appreciated thank you!

[@SixAcresFarm]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on pruning squash!

[@artlourenco275]

Excellent video! Thank you for all your guidance! You & Wanda are the best!!! God bless!

[@cecilbemee3608]

I just learned tp prune my squash last year, very helpful video. Thank you.

[@craigjacob3704]

Another awesome video. Thank you Danny and Wanda.

[@shonteihampton6266]

I just started my garden this year and let’s just say this video is very insightful. I am looking to get back home to complete some pruning. I noticed some issues with my plants. This is the solution. THANKYOU!

[@chicntexas]

Thanks for sharing!

[@beverly1876]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! My daughter and I just planted our first garden (well, actually we hired someone to put the plants in the ground); we had NO idea all that goes into it. But thanks to all the professionals willing to share their techniques, we are fast learning what to do. Thanks again sir!

[@syntychiahintsin-tee-shaks2256]

Thank you for this. I just pruned my container squash plants. I cut off a dead leaf and found a squash growing; it pays to open up that foliage.

[@keithwinslett9016]

Mr. Danny . Great advice. Thank you.

[@sherrystacyrn589]

Thanks Danny.

[@ChristopherVPepe]

Thank you for this very informative lesson on pruning zucchini.

[@susanbacon4147]

Wonderful video! I had been wanting to get in and prune my squash but afraid it might be the wrong thing to do. Well, look out squash plants, here I come, get ready to breathe again!

[@ejarnold747]

Great video!!!! Thanks for sharing! I'm growing summer squash for the first time in GA this year, and I needed to see this video! It was great!

[@spazzmomma]

I didn't even know you had to prune squash. Thanks for the tips.They are very helpful.

[@maritariese4945]

Really what I needed to learn, as the first squashes are showing, Marita in Sweden

[@bevh9719]

I'm in my late 60's, gardening all my life, and never knew this! Thank you so very much! And my squash thanks you!

[@highsierrasun]

So true Danny. I pruned my squash and tomatoes last week and they are bigger and greener and more beautiful than before -in one week. Thanks.

[@shonitagarcia3222]

Great job Mr. Danny! Yes, I would always prune the squash plants. Those things grow so fast overnight! Just like the squash themselves. I can't wait to see your watermelon patch when the time comes for them. I sure could use some advice on them because mine dies every year. Thanks for sharing!

[@jjboozer64]

Sure would be nice to see more pruning videos about how you go about pruning a mess of your crops grown in Mississippi. 👍

[@bartsexton1652]

I did this last year to mine . It doesn’t hurt the plant at all . I took a lot off. One thing I do recommend is wear long sleeves .

[@pamelaprescott6408]

Thank you so much for your advice on thinning the squash, they look so much better and can get plenty of sunshine. Thank you & God Bless

[@riosfamilygarden]

This was a very informative video and lesson. Thank you so much. Last year I was pruning way wrong and didn't have a great production and I see why now. Thanks again. 💚