How to Grow Squash Vertical

NEW UNSEEN METHODS THAT WILL GUARANTEE HIGHER MORE CONSISTENT PRODUCTION!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:13 Growing Squash Vertically
00:54 Clever Ways to Protect from Pests
01:26 9 Days after Transplanting and Spraying
01:34 34 Days After Planting
01:54 Tying Squash Vines to a Stake
02:27 Why to Grow Squash Vertically
03:35 Kinds of Squash you Shouldn’t Grow Vertically
04:00 A Clever Way to Avoid Small Fruit from Dying
05:34 A Clever Way to Grow Squash in Raised Beds and Save Space
06:08 A Clever Way to Force Squash to Keep Fruiting
07:23 A Clever Tip for Winter Squash
08:00 Tuck Eating Cucumbers
08:40 Why and How to Prune Your Squash Vines
10:07 Removing the Head of a Squash Vine to Force it to Fruit More
10:45 A Mistake when Growing Squash Vertically
11:57 Common Squash Pests and Ways to Manage Them
13:34 Why You Should Stagger Plant Your Squash
14:42 Final Thoughts
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[@TweakswithTweek]

James, you inspire and encourage me to be a better gardener. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and Tuck, with us. I learn so much from every episode. Grateful for you both 😊

[@kabodick]

Yes!! He is so knowledgeable. And, I just love his enthusiasm. One my favorite KZbin gardening channels to watch. Plus, there’s ❤Tuck❤…

[@elizabethsmail284]

I’m so happy I found your videos. I live in NJ too. It helps having someone from the area.

[@user-dq9rr9mv3f]

Me 2!!!

[@SonicaLuda]

Same! It was through his videos that I figured out what I could grow here too and how to do it 😊.

[@thedivaang]

Same! Jersey gardeners LET'S GOOOOOO!

[@webbie7503]

I've seen people grow zucchini vertically but never tried it yet since I got tons of space and usually just plant a ton of zucchini and just let it go. Definitely gonna try it on a few plants sometime though to see how it works.

[@ydne]

When your garden hits a sunny wall or fence, a good defense is to grow vine veggies up it.

[@happyheartgardening]

I had always wondered why some of my squash would shrivel up and fall off. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, James! Give Tuck love..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💘💘💘💘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@leothehunkable]

My partner and I started watching you a few weeks ago. We love your videos and our favorite part is Tuck.

[@Kel0027]

Firstly, Hi Tuck, cutie little cucumber eater! I am loving your videos. Deer got my cucumbers, Mr. Stripey tomato, strawberries. I'm investing in chicken wire. Lol. My squash are doing great though!!!! Thank you for this, and all your videos. I'm about to go do my nightly check up on my patio garden with my American Bombay cat. She's a patio panther. Love you and Tuck ❤

[@elasmith4916]

Brilliant idea, less slug damage and rotting growing off the ground too 😁

[@caspergenaro1495]

You are such a suck-up to your sweet little dog with all that praise, sounds just like me. I love that your puppy loves cucumbers, that's awesome. I'm glad there was a cameo appearance. 💙💙💙

[@southsidecarly7427]

These are great tips James! Love for Tuckey❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@canhope1821]

I did this last year with a lot of success. One note, I was told to prune out all leaves below any fruit or flowers as it grows. I did have to go out almost daily to tie up new growth.

[@hidekodufton5820]

Tucker and you are such a great team!!

[@4Rascals321]

Always fascinating information and love to see the little king ! ❤❤❤ 's for Tuck!

[@LovePeacocks-um3dp]

Yes, I love growing vertically. Never knew about it until I started watching your videos.

[@dartagnantaft5918]

This has been very helpful. I'm growing squash for the first time this year. I have recently discovered that I love butternut squash and our family loves fried zucchini, so im hoping to grow a bunch of them. Thank you for your time to help the rest of us learn.

[@jennyd3440]

I love this video. Last year I grew a ton of squash. I was harvesting 40-50 lbs every few days for 3 months and giving them away to friends, family, and neighbors. It felt nice to share the abundance. This year the bugs killed everything. I'm not giving up. I started over and now doing BT injections, wrapping foil on the base, and spraying with Surround kaolin clay. Thanks for the awesome gardening tips. Your channel is my favorite for gardening. ❤ to Tuck! He's cute.

[@divin-inarizona7125]

Thank you for this wonderful information. Tuck ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Pachinko1]

Great idea to grow vertically. My squash last season died from fungal issues early. Next season I will try the vertical grow, thank you James

[@davidcraft4919]

You've been such an inspiration to me, James! Thanks for sharing with us! I raised my squash and zucchini vertically this year because I was space limited, and have had amazing results!

[@americusgill403]

Thank you for all the information. The squash bugs just hit our squash. I used diatomaceous earth.

[@gilliandarby]

Thanks James and Tuck! Last year I started burying parts of my squash vines proactively, a couple weeks before the squash vine borer arrives in my area - this is a tip I saw in one of your videos. It really helped, I managed to save most of the plants even though the borers got to them.

[@jB-ow5qi]

Very informative video. Thank you. Tuck he’s all business as a master gardener, he’s making sure the cucumbers taste right! Love those little ears ❤!

[@Ravenelvenlady]

💖💖💖💖💖💖 For Tuck! And thanks for another great video.🤗🌱🌿💕💖

[@user-ix2yb7ux6g]

Sup brother! Always look forward to your videos.

[@queen.mama.slots.5977]

Thank You 🙏 to you and Tuck for all the incredible gardening 🧑🏽‍🌾 tips. ❤

[@signbarn3233]

I enjoy seeing your videos so much. Thank you being such a good dad to Tuck!

[@andreaouderkerken5664]

Thank you for sharing all your gardening experiences with us. You are an inspiration. I have learned so much.

[@trixiebme]

Absolutely love "all" your video's!!!

[@Tiffany_grace]

Love these videos 😊

[@toniatalley1977]

Tuck is such a good and precious little guy!!! Good job Tuck!!! Great video❤❤❤❤❤

[@steev927]

"Just like that..." haha! James, you were so low-key and clinical about the plant husbandry, kudos! Much love from North Jerz.

[@Steph_in_the_Garden]

Awesome video! I took all you advice and currently growing romenesco, white patty pan and yellow custard squash in containers with tomato cages. Working out beautifully! Thanks for all the tips and tricks! Worth their weight in gold!

[@James-of-all]

Tuck!❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for all the wonderful gardening tips, I don't have as much time as you do to focus on my garden but your tips are a huge help

[@pamelavance648]

Love these videos and energy

[@lorrytrujilloperezphd]

Thank you! Squash has been the bane of my existence. My plants grow beautifully, I get one fruit and then the vine borers get them. Grrrrr. But I'm not giving up! Thanks for the perfect timing of this video and the great information. Hey to Tuck!

[@SarahBahou]

The squash borer got mine but im going to plant some more since I'm in Houston. I should have enough time... this is my first time and I appreciate you & Tuck helping me

[@indraawai5183]

Great information. Thank you for sharing. The Boss looks healthy and great ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Homegrown421]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤you really got this growing stuff down. Your plants are so healthy and beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolduvall111]

Awesome idea and instruction

[@elizabethsimurdiak6533]

I love your enthusiam!

[@dianalieskovsky8729]

❤❤❤ love Tuck. Thanks for the great information

[@christophergetchell6490]

Thank you for giving me the idea to grow my "bush habit" summer squashes and my acorn squash vertically! I'm a little north of you on the eastern seaboard, but I'm having quite good year with the squash and melon plants despite the cucumber beetles! I think they're mostly flocking to the giant pumpkin I planted as a trap crop!

[@SharonFoster-qk3gj]

❤❤❤❤❤❤Tuck! I have learned so much from your videos James! I’ve actually tried some different plants from my usual ones this season after watching you. I’m up the coastline quite a bit from you in Newfoundland Canada. Zone 4 but still get so much from you. Keep doing what you do! Your food forest is a small Paradise!😊

[@lisafahrner8257]

Great information and video!!

[@tamykowhite2051]

Love Tuck❤❤❤❤❤ James, your videos are very inspiring. I live in anchorage, Alaska. Our growing season is very different, but I am inspired by you to have a food forest.

[@terridee9637]

Love little Tuck. The King

[@laddieokelley6095]

Tuck is precious. My smooth fox terrier was on prednisone as a senior . . . I had her for 17 years. She ate well on fresh veggies cooked with her chicken and beef in broth. My tatume vines are trailing and huge. They do not naturally climb, but I think I will try training them on cattle panels.

[@dbxgraphics]

Been growing my Squash vertically last year too with success. It worked better for me outside than in the polytunnel.

[@annettegruber4844]

❤❤❤ Tuck. Thanks for the video James.

[@ronniebrace2917]

Helpful thanks! Hey Tuck❤❤❤

[@ChenniferQuabo]

Hi James and Tuck👐 Was inspired by your videos guyz. I started watching a couple of weeks ago and im so happy i found your videos. The tips are really helpful to me even when I live in a hotter country here in the Philippines. Thanks James esp to Tuckey! Such a cutie!❤

[@marinaross6082]

I'm so happy I found you .

[@brettfoster6786]

Great job. I know this is not a cooking channel but the male flowers are great cooked in butter and a little garlic 🧄. I going to try this vertical method 👍🇺🇸

[@pinksky1467]

Brilliant Idea! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@smas3256]

Definitely the WAY TO GROW. Let's go.

[@erinbigelow1628]

Hello to sweet Mr. Tuck! Love ya little buddy ❤❤❤

[@spottedsparrowgardens9999]

Awesome!! The bugs have started on my squash and i have work to do. I have some weird yellow fuzzy bugs idk what they are. And squash bugs and borers of course. Thank you!

[@lesliesnell7613]

All the love to the man in charge Tuck❤❤❤❤❤

[@beckymartinez9926]

Thank you for sharing this information. I grow pattypan the same way but last year it outgrew my stake. This year…a longer stake! 😊

[@tlmiam1]

❤❤❤ love tuck and James ❤❤❤

[@Sistaagnes]

Your garden is AMAZING! The Gardening Channel is so informative, entertaining, love Tuck! I have a question, how do you store the massive overflow of your ABUNDANT garden? What is your secret for storing your personal harvest?

[@lifecountry6879]

Very good

[@matthewsottile8877]

Another winner video, squash issues get squashed!

[@normarosado5697]

❤❤❤ for Tuck, Tuck for President! 😂

[@Diana-pk3pe]

Wonderful information - squash is such an abundant plant. I am growing spaghetti squash - any tips other than the winter squash that you mentioned would be helpful. Great video! Luv Tuck! I use Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth around the plants. It works like magic for keeping the creepy crawlees away.

[@melanieallen8980]

great video...Im excited @

[@Dailyrurallife5860]

I’m amazed that I am here watching your videos

[@LovePeacocks-um3dp]

Tuck needs some ranch dressing with that cucumber 😁

[@user-mt1rx3sd7n]

True lol ranch is great on anything 👍

[@anitahernandez1207]

❤❤❤👑🐶 Cuteness overload

[@LisaSwift-nu4ie]

❤❤❤❤ Love ya Mr. Tuck!!!

[@garfielda34]

Thanks for the squash tips! ❤❤❤❤ For Tuck!

[@MoichiAnaiNin]

I was eager to try this method this year, but after a few warm days in April the weather turned around. Temperatures were under 12 degrees for most of May and June with no sunlight. The zucchini plants are still alive, but I didn't see the same explosive growth that James showed in the video 🙁. A few flowers and one 2 inch fruit. Guess I'll have to try again next year 😅.

[@MrsRambo372]

thanks love your videos

[@RavenNMonster]

The Millennial Gardener just put out a video contradicting a lot of what you're teaching. I definitely recommend checking it out for a different perspective. ❤❤❤❤ Tuck!

[@jsimp4050]

I’m doing my zucchini this way. I had a bit of an aphid problem and am hoping now that that’s under control I’ll get more fruiting.

[@Joseph-w3z]

That's a good 👍😊 idea 💡😊

[@bobby350z]

Love seeing Tuck.

[@lisamillen8628]

This is what I've been doing for a few years. Next year I'm getting taller stakes. 🙂

[@bdwon]

❤❤❤❤ we love you tuck

[@VincentVonDudler]

8:23 - That's why he's the young king! ❤❤❤

[@aheartysliceofmommylife4949]

The custard squash looks so pretty. Do you cook it any special way, maybe stuffing it?

[@Stapletonhomestread_Ohio]

If you take hot peppers and make a juice from them you can spray your plants that get bugs on them and it keeps the bugs off your plants ❤

[@jillobrien4680]

❤❤❤❤ Tuckster❣️

[@MyPeacefulGarden]

Great information. Thank you. ❤❤'s for Tuck!!!

[@anniesimmons7077]

yes show more of him

[@johnthomas9724]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Go Tuck , Thanks James..

[@jeweleagle613]

Gotta gently move the squash plant! I've snapped vines off moving them vertically!

[@sherrylingenfelter8991]

lol I’m seriously going to the neighbor’s with squash today. I have a zucchini who is an over achiever. 😂😅🤣🐕💙💙💙 I let mine flop over the side too. Planting new squash today and some of those dragon tongue beans.

[@katiewinn5468]

Love your videos (and Tuck❤). Any suggestions for pickling cucumbers that have an abundance of male flowers but only a couple of females? The female flowers are closed as if they already bloomed.

[@murielmorrow4306]

First I just love you and Tuck! Second where did you get your kaolin clay from?

[@zachshott7833]

Just found vine borers in all but one of my zucchini plants. They hadnt been producing and i couldnt figure out why untill i found the holes. I did try the method of cutting out the larve and trying to save one of the plants, but luckily i had a second round of zucchini and yellow squash already stared so i just tore out the remaining damaged plants. Hooefully i can keep the vine borers at bay for round 2

[@colleenpierce9626]

Too cloudy and rainy, squash tiny and not getting bigger, now I know why, thanks.

[@solanisomeni]

Hi James, ☺ My choice of Zucchini over here in Sweden, is "Black Beauty" and the yellow long summer squash. Can't remember the name right now. Those have been the ones that have produced best in our colder, wetter and shorter climate/season. My question is... Is the Black Beauty Zucchini a vine squash or is it a bush squash? I would love to be able to tie them up, since they grow to be so big. Summer squash plants don't get as big so, I don't really feel that they get "in the way" but, if I can tie them up too, it would mean I can get the fruits off of the ground. I always leave 1 or 2 Zucchini's and summer squash on the plant after July to ripen fully, so that I can collect seeds. First year I did that, I realized that they had cross pollinated, meaning when I planted those seeds, the crop I got the following year, was a mix between the both. 😳😂 They still tasted good and I still save one seed squash from those plants each year, so now, 3 yrs. later, I have what I'd call a "stable" unknown type of squash that is quite delicious. My other pure Black Beauty and summer squash plants that I also save seeds from, I am out there pollinating those flowers, with the RIGHT type and put a fine mesh net bag over the whole flower/baby squash, until the flower has wilted and fallen off. Just so they don't get pollinated by a different variety. Tuck seems to be a real sweetheart. A big dog in a little body. ❤

[@angelaschettino1327]

Thx for this video. If you cut the side shoots it will leave an opening. Can that promote more bugs getting in the plant?

[@haleymueller2747]

Hi James and Tuck, Do you know if growing vertical works for winter squash? I really enjoy growing butter cup and butternut squash and when it happens to climb my garden fence the fruit gets fist sized, then dies and falls off. I also met an old farmer that told me that growing winter squash vertically doesn’t work because of what I just described. Do you have any insights? Thanks and keep growing 😊

[@michellep1592]

Hello James! Wondering what time of the day is it safe to spray with kaolin clay? Will it burn the plant if done in full sun? I appreciate your content you are so knowledgeable!!

[@deineadam2240]

I'll try that next year. Tried it with tomato cages this year and planted 4 weeks ago so too late to try this

[@margierousu468]

Awwww tuck❤❤❤❤❤

[@GasolineBoots]

❤ for Tuck!

[@trinathebookworm8977]

Could you put in a link to where to get the Kaolin clay in non farmer quantities? Thanks!

[@ngovanhoai5817]

Cám bạn ! Bạn có thể giúp trồng bí , có bí ăn 👍

[@angiewick169]

Do you have a link to the clay product you spray on your plants?