The Squash Vegetables Pumpkins and Zucchini Are Next On Our List

The last plants that I end up growing inside would be members of the squash family that includes pumpkins and zucchini.  I tend to grow them last because they happen to grow much faster than any others that I have including many of the flowers.  That is another reason why I use larger containers for them since their root structure can get pot bound real quick.

Last year I had placed them in smaller containers than what I usually use and they ended up almost dying.  One pumpkin plant did happen to fail when I placed them into the garden, but I was still able to get four pumpkins and a number of zucchini’s as well.  This year I want to make certain that they have enough time to grow and will have enough room in the pot I place them in.

I took a couple of pictures of how I set them up.

As you can see I used large sour cream containers that are perfect for these fast growing plants.

I placed them under a light that is placed right next to a cast iron radiator.  This will give them the heat and light that they need to get started as soon as possible.  I would recommend anyone growing their plants from seeds to use this same method.  Remember to use larger pots for them than you did with any other plant.