Vining Summer Squash

17 years ago

I know, they don't exist...rrrrright.

In my research so far, it seems we can grow SOME winter squash through the summer here in Florida as they are bug resistant, and when picked young make a great summer squash (Tromboncino and cucuzzi). Not sure about tatume but I've ordered some seeds for this one and will try it next spring.

Here's the catch, after looking here I'm on a quest to see if we can expand our summertime veggie gardening. Having said that, I ordered seeds from England and they arrived today, couldn't get Long Green Trailing but was able to get Table Dainty...wish me luck this spring with this one and the tatume :-)

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an_ill-mannered_ache
17 years ago
any interest in maybe trading seeds? i have some sweet hybrid cukes (cucino) that you'd love...
tomncath
Original Author
17 years ago
Hi Ill-Man,

Absolutely, you know me. I figure if I'm going to try these things then some of the veteran's here should too...I purchased three packs (60 seeds).

Tom
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an_ill-mannered_ache
17 years ago
i sent you an email thru gw's crappy email server... let me know if you don't get it.
whgille
17 years ago
Hi Tom

I will be interested in learn how did you build your trellis.
They sure look nice, neat and professional. Then I can start thinking about vining crops to plant.
You sure are putting a lot of thought in your garden.
Keep up with the good work!
whgille
17 years ago
I meant the trellis at your house that you posted the pics in another thread.
tomncath
Original Author
17 years ago
Hi Willy,

The trellises are made out of Cattle Panel and 8' T-post.
whgille
17 years ago
Thanks Tom.
I found the supplier that sells Nutracote and went and got it.
Great tip!
You are a great source of information.
tomncath
Original Author
17 years ago
That's the great thing about GW...almost everything I share I've learned here or on one of the other GW forums.
tumblingtomatoes
17 years ago
Hey, I'm curious about how they grow, as well as taste, after you've tried them out, let me know how they are! They were pretty in the pics.
tomncath
Original Author
17 years ago
Hi TT,

I fear I won't have the room needed if these things go wild...only time will tell. I've made arched tomato cage/trellises and the plan is to use stuff like this during the summer to shade the cherry tomatoes, we'll see how it goes. I'm definitely determined to find a way to increase productivity of the summer crops in my small garden.
natives_and_veggies
17 years ago
I'm also watching your progress, since I can't seem to grow anything but okra and a few beans in the summer.
tomncath
Original Author
17 years ago
Susanna,

You'll do it, with the help of all the great folks here all we need is a little knowledge, a lot of persistence, and some experience...when I think about how much I've learned here at GW in only a year it's truly amazing. I'll put some yardlong beans on a few my arched trellises, some Tromboncinos and cucuczzis on a few, some Malabar on a few, some pole beans and of course the Table Dainty on a few trellises. Then we'll see how the Black Cherries, Dr. Carolyn's, Yellow Pears and whatever other cherries I decide to try do tucked inside my little shade trellises.

Even the failures are tolerable because it's so enjoyable just to be able to spend time in the garden!

Tom