I have tried growing spaghetti squash for the past three years in my garden. Every year, I have been able to grow only one fruit per plant, and am wondering if there is anything I can do to promote more abundance. I do use a fertilizer program and have tried different areas. The soil has tested neutral but does seem a bit heavy. Any advice on growing squash would be greatly appreciated as I am going to try a couple of other varieties this year. I also must mention that the plants always start to produce more than one fruit, but they always die and fall off very early.
I have typically watered on a regular weekly schedule with consistent fertilizer schedules as well. I do not think I am over watering, but have no real experience with squash, so I have no idea what is correct. Is it ok to grow squash in 5 gallon containers as opposed to the ground? I have considered this, as it allows me to position the squash in an area with more sunlight.
just a thought...with my pumpkins, as the vines start to spread, I bury about every 4th knuckle or joint if you will, in a little mound of dirt. This gets extra roots to grow at these points giving the entire vine a better water and nutrient supply. Of course I grow mine in the ground, if they were growing out of a 5 gal bucket it would kind of defeat the purpose of having them mobile. Another thought, you haven't seen any squash bugs or vine borers have you?
