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. (more…)