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Post by steev on Aug 2, 2012 21:27:17 GMT -5
Nah, that Wild pueblo isn't kinda cool; it's way cool. Seems lots of squash do some degree of that; anybody got a brief explanation?
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Post by Joseph Lofthouse on Aug 2, 2012 23:59:25 GMT -5
The c. ficifolia and c. foetidissima got devoured within 12 hours of transplanting into the garden.  |
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Post by 12540dumont on Aug 5, 2012 14:40:54 GMT -5
Fici today. Looks a mite puny. But, I'll cover it if I have to. Attachments:
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Post by 12540dumont on Aug 5, 2012 14:46:05 GMT -5
Chioggia in a hammock Attachments:
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Post by 12540dumont on Aug 5, 2012 14:54:13 GMT -5
These squash can get very large (think Joseph and his Naples Long, but round). So the ones directly overhead I put hammocks on. How to make a Squash Hammock: With a large crochet hook cast on 10, close loop. Switch to knitting needles. Pick up and knit 5. Switch to even larger knitting needle. Turn and Knit 5. Next row knit one, yarn over, knit one, YO to the end of the row. Turn and knit Next row KO, YO *.* Turn and knit. Continue on till you have approximately half the length that you need. Then begin decreasing. KO, Knit 2 together, KO, *.*. Turn and Knit Turn and Knit Ko, K 2 tog, KO *.*. Turn and knit Turn and knit Turn and knit KO,K 2 tog, Ko *.* Turn and knit Switch to smaller knitting needle. Turn and knit Turn and knit Continue on like this decreasing until 2 stiches left. Switch to crochet hook. Crochet one, chain 7, crochet the last stitch and join together. I used ordinary jute garden twine. It's tough on the hands, so don't try to make too many of these at one sitting. As this is single strand, it has quite a bit of bias. I used 2 "S" hooks to attach it to the wire. Attachments:
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Post by nathan125 on Aug 5, 2012 16:33:35 GMT -5
my new england sugar and lumina are sucking, too hot for them i guess. squash bugs have hurt them. bush buttercup- doing good, then suddenly the roots get really loose and i can pull it up. the roots are creamy white. I do have a pumpkin that is turning orange, size of a basketball. growing from a spooktacular plant. supposed to be 3-4lbs, very early, i'll share seeds  |
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Post by scribnerda on Jul 29, 2017 16:52:18 GMT -5
Just received from a friend, an old Chumash squash, Bavadi, and am going to plant it. It is one of the ugliest squash I have seen, but stores for such a long time, so am looking forward to growing it. We are breaking open an extra one for Thanksgiving, for pumpkin pie, so will see how it goes. Also, want to add, that will be glad to share seeds if I have success, and get some extra seed next year. My 99 year old grandfather passed a month ago and we found an old recipe that calls for Bavadi squash. The seeds we have are no longer viable and we are trying to get our hands on some. We would love some help and guidance. Thank You! |
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