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Post by braided-rug on Feb 17, 2006 13:00:46 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on Feb 17, 2006 21:56:55 GMT 10
This one is good: www.farm-garden.com/growing-vegetables/This is an example: "Winter squash needs fertile, aerated soil that is warm enough for germination (70°-90°) and warm enough for growing (65°-75°). Winter squash takes well to soil amended with compost or well-rotted manure. Winter squash grows best in soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Winter sqash needs moderate amounts of potassium and phosphorus and high amounts of nitrogen. Spacing Grow winter squash in a corner of the garden and train the vines to grow outside of the garden. Give winter squash about 2' apart in rows that are 2' apart. Winter squash can also be grown in soil hills. To plant winter squash in hills, set one plant per hill and space the hills 4'-5' apart. Make the hills by mounding topsoil, compost, and well-rotted manure. Winter squash is a heavy feeder and when grown in these hills are more likely to get what they need. Direct Seeding Direct seed winter squash once the danger of frost is past and soil temperatures are between 70° and 90°. Use black plastic to warm the soil if needed. Seeding For Transplants Winter squash seeds can be started indoors one month before the last frost. Sow winter squash seeds in peat pots or cell trays 1/2" deep. Place the pot or cell trays under grow lights. Sow winter squash seeds 3 per pot/cell then thin to one squash plant once squash seedlings are established. Germination These seeds germinate best in soils around 70°F-90°F. Germination will take 6-10 days. Transplanting Into the Garden Transplant winter squash starts when the soil is 70°-90°. Use black plastic to warm the soil. If using peat pots, slit the pots and place them into moist, warm soil. Water thoroughly." ~ Vegetable Gardening Club www.vegetable-gardening-club.com/"Welcome to the vegetable gardening club. This web site has been set up to encourage new gardeners and for the more experienced vegetable grower, to learn and discuss tips and tricks of vegetable gardening. Eating food produced in your own garden provides you with the satisfaction of knowing exactly where the food has come from, and how it has been handled and grown, unlike vegetables from the supermarket..." ~ Regional Gardening Advice www.thevegetablepatch.com/
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