Early July Garden Update

[meistergedanken]

On July 3rd the first flower began blooming on one of the winter squash plants. It all seems incredulous to me: I started the seeds back in mid-May, planted the seedlings on May 20th (earliest guaranteed frost-free date around here), and the blooming was just beginning to start in early July. The flowers aren’t even self-pollinating - they are

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[anais_pf]

I'm guessing you will get plenty of squash before the first frost.

[meistergedanken]

As long as I can keep the plants free of disease and squash beetles...

[coercedbynutmeg]

Hoop houses are pretty easy to construct. I even saw something this year that I might emulate, and it was basically a plastic sleeve over a multi-leveled shelf, to start plants outdoors while providing some protection from bugs and frost. Like a greenhouse you could put away after planting.

[meistergedanken]

Part of the issue is selecting the best place to situate it. The space that would be optimal is currently occupied by a large spruce tree. So I will have to hire someone to remove that first and grind down the stump.