KABOCHA SQUASH - PLANTING & TRANSPLANTING - TIPS ON HOW TO DO IT (OAG 2016)

[@applesomething]

I came to see exactly how other people plant kabocha but what I'm impressed by is the video editing. This is an awesome video all around. Thank you!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I don't want to waste your time, so, I edit my videos to cut out any unnecessary footage. My goal is to help you in growing some of your own food. Please subscribe. OAG

[@Latebloomershow]

Can't believe those seedlings where that big in 19 days! Wow. OAG, you've got the green thumb!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Kaye, how you been doing? Our weather has been up and down with the temperatures, so I haven't began planting my garden yet. As you may already know I grow most of my seedling plants inside the basement, under grow lights. The environment inside is ideal for growing small plants and getting them ready for transplanting. I don't know about a "green thumb", its probably because of over 40 years experience growing vegetables. Thanks for stopping by! C.

[@cristinacastellanos9269]

We cook these into lentil soup growing Kabocha from those seeds.. it’s doing great so far!!

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

Beautiful property OAG. Great video too. Thanks for sharing!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks Rob, its getting a little too much for me as I get older. But I like having enough room to grow most anything. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@diannegleaton4182]

I really learn a lot from your gardening knowledge and experience, thank you for doing these.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome Dianne! I am happy to help you with your own gardening. If you haven't already, *I invite you to subscribe* and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@km-di7vv]

Here to second what Dianne said! i’ve been a subscriber for quite some time but this is my first comment. You’re my favorite KZbin gardener by far!

[@mllee2008]

Hello!! I was watching one of Pataras videos and she was talking about your videos. I have been binge watching your videos for about an hour and a half now, and I just have to say thank you so much for passing on your knowledge. I live in Grand Rapids Michigan where it is bitter cold right now so it makes my heart Happy to think of warmer weather and home grown veggies. Even though I am in my forties, I am just now catching the gardening bug! No one in my family gardens so KZbin has been such a wonderful resource for me! Well, I am off to watch more of your videos...thanks again!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Milee and welcome to my videos. I am happy that some of my videos have helped you. I welcome your questions and comments. If you have a particular subject you would like a video on, please let me know. Gardening is easy, and so is canning the vegetables you grow. *_Thanks for watching. Be sure you are subscribed, and click on the bell shape icon, so you won't miss future videos I upload_* (OAG)

[@lindacarter3713]

Is rabbit manure good for the garden?

[@renewal822]

Thank you kindly for your reply. But to late, i already planted 4 seeds :)))! I couldn't wait because I was looking at your garden as you drove around to get to the planting area. It was so beautiful and I thought it was such a wonderful thing to see things that we planted, nurtured, see them grow, and blossom. Such an ignorant fool I was, i have never looked at things that way. Thank you. P.s: the rest of the seeds I will let them dry out then try again if the first 4 didn't germinate

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Perhaps the four seeds you planted will sprout and grow, I would wait and see. The reason I live on this small farm is because I love gardening and I like to share my experience with you. I encourage you to not be too hard on yourself, think of it this way: you didn't know! And yes, it is wonderful to plants seeds, nurture the plants and then harvest the vegetables. Where are you located? OAG

[@alafoliepasdutout]

Wow! Thank you so much! This was really helpful for me ❤

[@terimiller6814]

I loved the tractor ride, your property is so beautiful!

[@timbotide]

Mr OAG, You right right at home on that tractor. You have a very nice home place there. I love the look and smell of fresh plowed ground.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Tim, and yes, me too. When I am on the tractor, I have no worries on my mind. Thanks for watching my videos. OAG

[@jacobeksor6088]

Your squash plant look great. I just bought it today and different kind of squash seeds, sent to my sisters in Central highland today.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. OAG

[@johndoe0074]

From Los Angeles, Great detailed video. Thanks George

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello and welcome to my videos. The big city of LA! Thanks for watching, please subscribe. OAG

[@Latebloomershow]

That's a lot of hard work, there Charles. Wow. Filling up that whole field is going to take a few weeks.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I think I planted about 20 plants and they made way more Kabocha than we could use. We still have some in our storage area. I will probably grow a few more plants this coming year. Thanks for stopping by. C.

[@Latebloomershow]

Your wife's flowers are amazing!! You look like you are having a blast on that tractor. :)

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, my wife does a great job with growing flowers, we both enjoy the beauty that flowers give us. Tractor, when I am working with my tractor I have not a worry in the world! As I recall, you had fun driving my tractor when you visited my place. Thanks for commenting on this video. C.

[@happylgdonkey]

What is in the ziploc bag? Azomite and ?? This video is a really good source for planting kabocha I failed growing few years.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Connie and welcome to my video. I show two ziplock bags. one has Azomite (Minerals) and the other has a commercial fertilizer which is just a balanced fertilizer that has 13% Nitrogen, 13% Phosphorus and 13% Potassium. You can buy this type fertilizer at Lowes or farm stores. If you haven't already, *_**I invite you to subscribe**_* and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video, this is very nice 👍 video on how to do..

[@serendipitymoments4684]

Such a beautiful, huge garden. I love the flowers too. I have kabocha seeds that I will plant...thanks for the valuable info.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello again, Have you eaten Kabocha before? OAG

[@serendipitymoments4684]

@@OldAlabamaGardener I cook kabocha often and it's my favorite squash. I'm originally from the Philippines... I grew up eating kabocha.

[@rosewood513]

I use the same way to discourage the vine bore. This yea I am doing it for zucchini, and Kabocha. I hoped it worked for you. Nice vieo

[@foggybottomz]

You may not see this because it's an old video but Thank you for making this video! I love how you explained each step with the details and timing. And I like how you reuse of the tofu box for watering, haha. I am going to build a pvc structure like yours except for shade because it's blazing hot where I live right now and I'm eager to grow some stuff that's kind of fragile. What was the result of your net vs no net test?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

The net works to keep the Squash Vine Borer out but you have to hand pollinate. Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't yet, please subscribe. OAG

[@AnoushBotanical]

Our favorite Squash to eat... you have again inspired us to make room for another, for next year.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

We love it as a tempura style. What is your favorite way to prepare it? Thanks for commenting! OAG

[@AnoushBotanical]

Steam or bake / roast then add green vegetables... simple and divine! ~ Very expensive here, even at Farmers' Markets so your video is a good reminder to plant.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

+AnoushBotanical Thanks, I just returned from giving the Kabocha plants some liquid fertilizer. We are expecting rain tonight so the plants should really get going. OAG

[@renewal822]

Thank you for a very clear and informative video. I have just bought a kabocha squash, and have collected some seeds. I want to try to plant it in a pot indoor and hoping it will germinate and survive the winter so I can plant them in the backyard in the spring. Can I plant the seed right away or do I have to wait for them to dry out first? What do I need to do to keep the plant growing indoor? Thank you kindly .

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Leann, and welcome to my channel. I would dry the seeds for a couple of weeks. To keep the plant growing during the winter (if you are in a cold place) you will need a grow light. Look at my light set up video at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXuxpo2ZaslnbpI You will not need this much, but you will get the idea. If you have more questions, please send me a Private Message. OAG

[@heatherrussell7190]

Hi! I came across your channel while searching for kabocha squash recipes. I live in Florence Alabama in Lauderdale county. And I'm just learning how to grow things after a car accident disabled me from my career as a hair stylist. City girl. Career woman. Poof! Gone. After 5 years in a bed depressed to the point of death, my sweet Lord gave me another chance to live a different life. I am slowly learning to live again as I tend tiny tender sprouts, it gives me such sweet inspiration to keep going. Learning and loving along the way. Looking a lot to folks like you who are so talented and dare I say brave for opening and operating channels for those of us who are hungry to learn.. So... Roll Tide or War Eagle? ☺

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

As to sports teams: I would like for all to be winners. As to your health: I would like for you to be a winner. Do you know what your vitamin D blood level is? If yes, please tell me. OAG

[@heatherrussell7190]

@@OldAlabamaGardener I got a bit of a complicated medical history, but my D is always low. I quit doctors and all medications 3 years ago. It's been a path of coming back to nature for healing. No instruction except for Holy Inspiration and intuition.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

@@heatherrussell7190 Our body doesn't heal well if our vitamin D is low. Vitamin D is used by our body for over 1,000 functions. If our vitamin D is low, those functions either don't work or don't work very well. If it were me, I would get my vitamin D blood level up to above 60 ng/ml. AND, when taking high dose vitamin D, you must also take vitamin K2 to help route calcium into the bones where it belongs. OAG

[@Shantased]

THANKS FOR SHARING 🙏🏿💙👏🏾I JUDT LOVE TO SEE HOW THE GARDNER GROWS 🥘 FOOD

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Shanta, and welcome to my channel. If you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as the 2017 summer growing season comes on. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@22bungalow]

great video, thank you. that little tray yielded a LOT of plants! at the very end you say you should limit that single plant to only one squash- can one vine only support one squash? what's the yield per vine?

[@Karl_B]

Thanks for the video of your gardening. This is another plant I'd love to try. Would you share any seeds? I've planted 5 bitter melon this year and they are already 7' tall. (planted 3/15/16) I look forward to a big harvest.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Karl, I don't have any more seeds this year. You can find the Kabocha in oriental food stores and in some stores like Whole Foods or Earth Fare, both are chain type stores. You can get the seeds out of them and they will grow. The bitter melon will grow out 10 to 12 feet. Nothing will bother the plant because it is too bitter. OAG

[@barribee4276]

Thank you SO much for your wisdom!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@LindaPenney]

Awesome update thank you for sharing have a blessed day

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Linda, thank you! And wishing for you a blessed day. OAG

[@dolcepescas6153]

So it looks like this plant prefers full sun? no trellis or anything needed, huh? Just plant them right in the ground? I'm in Hawaii growing these for the first time. From seed, it took about 1 month for my plant to get 3X as big as yours did when you planted in the ground.. so it seems like this plant LOVES the warm. The plant is still in a pot on my patio, need to get it in the ground. Thanks for this video, you're awesome

[@nancywishard6297]

This is the first video I have seen on growing Kabocha squash! They are my favorite squash. I grew some from seeds last summer here in zone 10, just north of San Diego. They did really well until the late summer heat got to them, and a few split open, so I am starting them earlier this year. I may have to put up some kind of shade over them even so. Also, do you have a white mildew problem with your summer/winter squash there in Alabama? If so, what do you do about it? Love all your videos and especially the trellises! Going to try some cattle panels this spring! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. I'm a new subscriber to your channel.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Nancy and welcome to my channel. Yes, I do have white mildew problems but I have not tried to do anything about it. By the time it gets to be problem the plants have already produced the Kabochas and after that I don't worry about any diseases to the plants. I think your idea of planting early is a good idea. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@nameyoufriend]

Hey thanks for this video....I dream of being like you with land and all day farming

[@CarrieNita]

I just saw the video of Kaye Kittrell from Late Bloomer Urban Organic Garden Show. You are a natural, Charles! Excellent!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks, but Kaye is the movie/TV star. I really enjoyed her visit, but I have no idea why she selected my place to visit, but I am glad she did. OAG

[@MarinaWilson1958]

Thanks for showing this. I haven't planted out mine yet. Just sowed them. Not as warm here in UK. I'm trying the varieties which are multi coloured , shapes and sizes, so until they grow, I won't know which are which.mshould be fun.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Marina, be sure to let me know how they turn out for you. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@lonefoxbushcraft]

So miss this guy ❤

[@serendipitymoments4684]

New friend here... I love watching your videos.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello and welcome to my videos. That is what my videos are all about, that is helping you with gardening, health, cooking and canning. I welcome your questions. Please subscribe. OAG

[@spandex7055]

Great video, and already ordered my seeds for next year!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

That is good planning Art. If you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as I upload more videos of my fall garden. Thanks for commenting on this video. OAG

[@missjeri566]

Thank you so much, I know what to do with mine now, soon as they get here. Great video

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

+Miss Jeri I thought you would like this video. OAG

[@missjeri566]

Thank you OAG. I did really need that, I learned something new again by watching you plant the Kabocha. Maybe it'll come today, heeheehee

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Miss Jeri, that is what my channel is all about! Helping you learn new things about gardening! Thanks for stopping by! OAG

[@BrooklyngirlLovesCrochet]

Hello Dear George! Question: if you fertilize it at the moment of transplant, when will you fertilize it again? How many days or weeks in between fertilization? And can this be done with all plants at tranplantition? Thank you for your time! God bless!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

+Brooklyngirl In The Caribbean Good questions. Will I fertilize it again? Answer: Yes, I will fertilize with liquid fertilizer Miracle Grow Tomato Food, 1 tablespoon to one gallon of water), give each plant one half gallon of the liquid fertilizer. If the plants get yellowing I will add some granular fertilizer (13-13-13). How often? Answer: About once a month. Can this be done with all plants at transplanting? Answer: Yes. Thanks for presenting your questions! OAG

[@BrooklyngirlLovesCrochet]

OldAlabamaGardener Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! God bless!!

[@ltlbnsgarden]

I enjoyed your video! Thank you for sharing!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you for commenting and watching my videos. OAG

[@aquilaclark814]

I Just found your squash video it’s very interesting I think that bug is called the squash borer.. It is so depressing when they attack my squash ..in Indiana we didn’t have that problem..we had zucchini long as you arm..here the squash borer just kills all the squash.. Thanks for any advice you can give us .. I love the way you garden your techniques Are very interesting ..youhave some beautiful property..

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I understand. I used to live in Indiana also. But here in AL we have many pests that we didn't have up north. My best advise is to get your squash plants up and set out early so the Boer hasn't came out yet, and then wait until most of the summer is past for a fall crop. OAG

[@aquilaclark814]

OldAlabamaGardener thanks

[@saminairfan45]

Do you start all of your seedlings in a greenhouse? You should do beginners video on growing seedlings in greenhouse😍

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I don't have a greenhouse. I start seedlings in the house under grow lights. Google search: OAG Grow lights OAG

[@GardensGuitars]

Great video and awesome channel! I really like how you do some garden experiments, trying different methods and comparing them, and I also like that you use worm castings and compost.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

+Pacific Northwest Primitive Organic Garden Thanks for your encouraging words. I am always looking to learn new ways of gardening, even though I have been gardening for over 40 years. Take a look at my videos on worms at: WORM BOX & COMPOST - WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? (OAG 2016) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpW8k4ymotifaM0 WORM BOX AND WORM CASTINGS (OAG 2015) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2rIdYSLi6aopbc WORM BOX RESTACK 2014 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5mpkqWubrN3j7M WORM CASTINGS - HARVESTING & RESTACKING THE COMPOST BOX (OAG 2016) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5S0iolojb1qbJY WORM CASTINGS AND LARVA OF THE?? (OAG 2015) kzbin.info/www/bejne/joi3aniVpJpgmck Thanks for commenting. If you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as the summer growing season comes on. OAG

[@GardensGuitars]

+OldAlabamaGardener That is great, thanks for the links! You seem technically oriented in many of your videos, methodical and analytical... were you a scientist or engineer by trade? 40 years of gardening, that sounds great! I hope I have a garden like yours one day! Keep up the helpful videos

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I was a technician on Guided Missiles. I am a details type person (you know, one of those people if you ask me what time it is, I want to tell you how to build a watch) and I am a "Step-by-Step" type person. You can have a garden better than mine, just keep improving and you will get there. I understand Pacific Northwest, which state? Thanks for commenting! OAG

[@sqwrrl]

OldAlabamaGardener being detail-oriented is a good thing. So here is where I get to confess that when I watch your step by step videos I am taking notes. Order in your planting beds is pleasing to the eye, makes for a beautiful working space.

[@CarrieNita]

Are these Kobocha as sweet as honey dew melon, or just a little bit sweeter than zuchinni? How big does the plant get and how many days from transplant to maturity? Questions, questions, lol. So glad to see you getting around so well, Charles.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Carrie, lets see, you have three questions. 1) Sweet as honey dew melon or just a little sweeter than zucchini? Answer: I don't know. 2) How big does the plant get? Answer: I don't know. 3) How many days from transplant to maturity? You want to guess my answer: I don't know. I'm just playing with you. Now let me answer your questions. 1) Sweet as honey dew? Answer: No, I would say it is about as sweet as a sweet potato and definitely sweeter than a Zucchini. The texture of the flesh is about like a pumpkin. 2) How big does the plant get. Answer: It is a vining plant somewhat like a pumpkin. It can run for some feet if growing conditions are right. Each plant can produce multiple squash. 3) How may days from transplant to maturity? Answer: about 30, as you saw the plants were already blooming when I set them out. There are hardly any bees so I have to hand pollinate them. Thanks for stopping by! OAG

[@CarrieNita]

+OldAlabamaGardener , You rascal! lololololol

[@claraslate]

Great inspiration! I've never grown kabocha but I'm trying bitter melon this year. Have you found the squash vine borer moth a problem for bitter melon? Just curious. 🙂

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Clara, good for you on growing bitter melon. Have you eaten bitter melon before? It is not sweet like the "melon" part of its name implies. If you haven't eaten it or grew up eating it I doubt you will like it, but, hey, try a new thing! No, the squash vine boer will not bother bitter melon as nothing else will either, the plant leaves and vine are very bitter. Thanks for commenting. OAG

[@claraslate]

I have! I grew up eating it; it's definitely an acquired taste, haha! That's good to know, thank you!

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

+OldAlabamaGardener I find that to be true. Very few people like it that haven't grown up eating it. I do like it and I did not try it until I married my wife. It is definitely not for everyone. Best wishes Bob.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Bob, I guess you are referring to the bitter melon comment by Clara. Is your wife oriental? My wife is Okinawan, that is why I grow bitter melon, for her. Thanks for stopping by! OAG

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Yes Philippines and most of the other white people I know do not like it. I really do like it the way she fixes it.Best wishes Bob.

[@netsaosa4973]

good video thanks

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@windywalcha]

Thank you for this video! I am planning on growing these this summer, in NSW Australia. :)

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Let me know how it turns out for you. As you see I try to keep it simple and easy to understand. If you haven't yet, please subscribe to my channel. I have more videos to make for you. OAG

[@renewal822]

Great news, my kabocha seed has sprouted!!!! Well, one out of four at the moment anyway. May I ask when can I transfer them to bigger pot? Hopefully they survive Canada winter until I can plant them in my backyard

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Leann, kabocha plants will grow up yo 20 feet long, so I hope you have a big space to grow them in. I would transfer them to a bigger pot when the plant has its first true leaves. If you have other questions, please Private Message me. Thanks for commenting on this video. OAG

[@dollyperry3020]

I'm going to grow both the Delicata and Kabocha squash this year. Am I going to be alright with 100 feet between them? I do have zucchini in the middle.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Dolly, that is a good question. All three are pollinated by the bees, both honey bees and bumble bees. I can not say with certainty that they will not cross pollinate. I suppose the only way to know is try it. Thanks for asking that question. OAG

[@harison548]

Thanks for your video.. Do you trim the plants to keep them from trailing? How many leaves do you keep for each squash? Thanks.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Mark and welcome to my channel. I didn't trim the plants so how ever many leaves it grew was what I left on the plant. I have heard that it is good to trim the plants but I didn't do it. Thanks for commenting on this video. OAG

[@flanmaryj]

I finally found my seeds at my local nursery!! I'm very hapoy!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Great! Now you can get planting! Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@ChantYip]

I throw kobocha seeds in my compose pile and next spring there are a lot of young plants growing there. No need to buy any seed.

[@jamieking2014]

Great video👍👍 I’m a beginner. it would be glad if I could understand the mix soil you put in the pot, thank.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I have two video on how I mix the potting soil. Do a Google search on: OAG planting mix This will bring up my videos on how I mix it up.Thank you for watching my videos. If you haven't already, please subscribe. OAG

[@cultivatingorganicbyjomig1719]

Really like planting kabocha and other winter squash, but I have to plan sparingly this year. Squash vine borer are just relentless.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I too have a problem with the squash vine borer, that is why I made the PVC/bird net frame to cover some of them. I plan to make more of the frames and plant later Kabocha. Thanks for commenting on this video. OAG

[@CuriousinNY]

I love your channel!!! I have never grown or eaten this squash. How did your frame work out? The squash under the frame fare better than the squash in the open? Do you have a video showing the growth and harvest of this squash? I love your harvest videos because I then get to see how to cook the harvest.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

The frame worked but it became difficult to raise and lower it as the vines grew.The frame is to exclude the squash vine borer, not for squash growth. Sorry, I have only the one video.

[@CuriousinNY]

@@OldAlabamaGardener That’s ok. Thanks for getting back to me. Your property is beautiful. I think that was the first time I have seen it. You are amazing with all that you do and the wealth of knowledge that you have. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge on KZbin.

[@hypocentric]

For the last three years my Squash & Zucchini has been hit with the Squash Vine Borrower. I have considered netting but I really don't have time to hand pollinate. What method do you use to insure pollination?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hand pollination is my best way. I have heard or read that the moth that lays the Squash Vine Borer (SVB) only flies at night (that is true for most moths), so, it may be that I could leave the frame/cover open during the day and close it at night so as to let the bees pollinate the blooms. I plan to make more of the frames and give that a try. Thanks for commenting. If you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as the summer growing season comes on. OAG

[@hypocentric]

+OldAlabamaGardener I have caught the moth with a butterfly net during daylight on several occasions. I have subscribed and look forward to an exciting/challenging growing season!🌱

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

+hypocentric I don't think I have ever seen the moth, please describe what you caught with the butterfly net. Thanks OAG

[@aminguyen8065]

You have big garden and a lot flowers I very like Thank you about your video 🌺🌸💐😀

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Tina, yes, i have a big garden and lots and lots of flowers. Thanks for commenting. OAG

[@brentdeaner]

OAG, do you wash/sanitize your gallon pots or your 10 x 20s? I have heard some do, and some don’t

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Brent, No, I don't wash or sanitize them. I am thinking the main reason you would want to do that would be to reduce or eliminate a problem called "Damping off", that is when the stem of the plant gets a mold, fungus or soil borne disease and dies. As I don't use soil in my pots or trays, I never have a damping off problem. Thanks for an excellent question. Brent, I like to know about where my KZbin friends are located, so, about where do you live? OAG

[@brentdeaner]

OldAlabamaGardener I am in Central Indiana, 20 miles North of Indianapolis. Town called Noblesville. Zone 6a/5b.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks Brent. Many years ago, I lived north of Kokomo, in a small town called: Bunker Hill. After I went into the Army in 1956, I never lived there again. Wonderful summers, winters very cold with a lot of snow. In your area is some of the very best soil for growing vegetables, I think it is soil that was left by the glaciers. Thanks for watching my videos. Anything in particular you would like me to make a video on? OAG

[@brentdeaner]

OldAlabamaGardener I am happy to watch any video you make. Thanks for being willing to teach people gardening and better health. You truly are an inspiration.

[@nicolahibbert9062]

I 💕 💕 that squash. I tired planting them but they only flowers and die

[@sqwrrl]

I take it the 1/4" netting kept the squash vine borers out?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Carlota, I am right now doing an experiment with that. Later I will make a video on whether or not it worked. I will be a guest on Two family Homestead on 18 Sep, at 9pm EST, love to see you there. Thanks for asking that question. OAG

[@sqwrrl]

OldAlabamaGardener I hope to be there, it should be a fabulous show. It's on my calendar!

[@VincentDzinh]

Hi, my kapocha grow extensive long and produce only one fruite per vine. Can you explain?

[@christinascleaning]

ive noticed once your plants get big enough, you put them in pots, I was just wandering why you dont just put them in the ground when its warm enough outside, thanks and God Bless

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Christina and that is a great question. The reason might be that my ground isn't ready yet or it might be that it is still too cold or that we might still get a frost. Or maybe I am just too busy planting other plants and these got a little larger. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@christinascleaning]

thank you so much!! God Bless you

[@BradDeverall]

Did the frame end up keeping the bugs out?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I did get a crop of squash. The problem with a frame like this is it blocks out the bumble bees which are needed for pollination. OAG

[@BradDeverall]

Thank you for the reply, I think I’m gonna give it a try this spring 👍🏻

[@Txnative7]

Do you just leave one squash per plant?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello and welcome to my channel. No, I let as many set as the plant wants to. But, if you did keep only one or two squash on the plant, I think they would get larger. If you haven't already, **I invite you to subscribe** and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@giuseppe8776]

È una green hokkaido???

[@meehan302]

There is a Japanese Woman that grows Kabocha near me. I mush try some.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Patrick, I like it best as tempura. Slice it about 1/4 inch thick, make a thin batter, dip the slice in the batter and fry in oil. Ask the Japanese woman about it, she will know what I am talking about. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@sarahsun4387]

a lot of work!! cannot believe how you keep up with it.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

One step at a time.

[@kolebronson24]

Dang! What about those beautiful azeala bushes tho!!

[@YoCuzwaasup]

Very Prolific speeding spreading plant 🪴

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, it definitely spreads a lot.

[@JRCHomesteadTexas]

how big do they get?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

+JRC Homestead Texas They get 4 or 5 pounds and about as big round as a cantaloupe. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@JRCHomesteadTexas]

+OldAlabamaGardener thanks

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

+JRC Homestead Texas You are welcome! OAG

[@caroline61804]

why are my kombucha squashes yellow?

[@demetriuspowell29]

What's your email I'll some bitter melon seeds

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I m not sure of your statement. OAG