is it possible to grow squash in containers?
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15 years ago
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15 years agolast modified: 9 years agosusanne_in_nl
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Anyone grow winter squash in a container?
Comments (4)I grew butternut (Waltham) and Zuchetta Tromba d'Albenga in 20 gallon Smart Pots this year (two vines per pot). I planted the butternut too late (early July) to get a good read on its performance, but it did manage to produce two small squash. I planted the zuchetta much earlier (May), and it really impressed me with its production and vigor. While not technically a winter squash, it's closely related to butternut (both are C. moschata) and, so, I'd I'm inclined to say that butternut should do much better if planted earlier in the season....See MoreWANTED: Patio squash seeds and dwarf kale for container growing
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Comments (8)If you want a tree that will grow to 10' within a year or two, you'll have to buy trees that are 6-8' tall to begin with. If it's a wind-sheltered area, you might consider a colannade of 4 to 5 tall pots with vertical plants. 'Sky Rocket' Juniper and 'Sky Pencil' Chinese holly are commonly used for this. Both are reasonably drought-tolerant which is an important consideration for containers. Bamboo is also a possibility, but golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) wouldn't be in my top 100 choices when it comes to species selection (it isn't all that attractive and will eventually break its container). Chusquea coronalis and Chusquea circinnata are both attractive bamboos with a graceful habit and fine-textured foliage that will give good drapery all the way down to the tops of the pots. Otatea glauca 'Mayan Silver' is a bit more upright, but it might be good as well, and is probably even more drought tolerant. With any bamboo, I would pour a single concrete trough in a plywood form to the desired width in order to make the container. Bamboos are good at catching the wind, and the Santa Ana's might topple and break your beautiful earthenware pots if the setup is naturally top-heavy and the container's footprint is too small. For quick effect, nothing can match constructed hardscape. How about a living wall planted with succulents and drought-tolerant bromeliads?...See More? Concerning growing squash plants in containers
Comments (8)Joe, I think it was luck with the squash vine borers because the SVB moths fly around and lay eggs on any squash plants they find. It's likely they just didn't see those plants in the tubs. Even if you have an occasional SVB on a plant it a tub, the SVBs might have a hard time surviving if they try to overwinter in the tub's soil because it would get colder than soil in the ground during the winter months. With squash bugs, there might be a connection. Squash bugs like to overwinter in plant debris or mulch or under leaves or boards or in brush piles and that helps them establish a presence in our gardens. With your plants in containers, they might be too exposed to cold winter temperatures in the mulch if they attempt to overwinter there, so they'd have a hard time establishing a permanent presence. I'd say you have nothing to lose by trying, and maybe y'all are on to something....maybe you won't have any SVBs or squash bugs this year and that would give us all something to think about. Having said all the above, some types of squash are much less vulnerable to pests and it could be that your friend had planted those kinds. Dawn...See Morekawaiineko_gardener
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