How I Grow Squash Vertically To Combat Squash Borers!

In this video I go over my process for growing squash vertically to fight squash borers!
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[YSLRD]

I love the idea. Maybe drive the stake, plant the seed and train from the beginning?

[bowsmythe]

I would definitely have to start sooner. At that stage of growth my plants would already have the borers

[oh_la_la]

I love it when people do personal experiment to derive something that can help us grow food better . Thank you !

[jeanineadele]

I love the sound of the forest in the background.

[jeandangelo]

I cut back my lemon verbena, and use it as a mulch place it around the squash. Have not had a borer kill my plant in 2 to 3 year's.

[earlcornprobst]

In SE Michigan we get a lot of Powdery Mildew fungus. It might seem this would help a little with that since the aeration is improved around the leaves.

[cherrylwegner]

I do the same thing but I use the long fuzzy pipe cleaners twisted together . I buy them cheap at the craft section of most stores, I spiral it up around the stem and stake so as not to put a strain on any one spot where the string touches the used to use old pantyhose which worked great but are such a thing of the past . The people who saved them for me no longer wear them !

[ragheadandroll]

Its the same idea in growing medicinal “herbs “ Called lollipop pruning Clearing the lower stem Most pests dont like large open areas You can also use other pest remedies yellow sticky cards etc and DE arojnd the soil to stop bugs from getting on the stems ✌🏻🇺🇸

[nicholenaff]

Definitely want to try this! I feel like I’m breeding squash bugs instead of growing squash so I have high hopes for this!!!

[alph]

I did this a few years. I liked it. I did it for convenience of picking and not sprawling all over the ground. Put the stake in the ground when you sow the seed or transplant and it makes the job lot easier.

[wwaxwork]

Oh what a great idea, I'm going to experiment this season and try this out, I can see the logic of the bugs not liking being up and in the open like that and even if it only slows the borer and bugs down I'll be happy.

[lukesopher]

Lil trick I learned from my pawpaw. Use pantyhose instead of jute or other twines bc it stretches and is less sharp and hard on the vines

[cathycamp]

I tried this last year, did really good

[watermelonlalala]

This reminds me of what a mess I had last year with vine borers. Will try.

[savvy]

nasturtium mint or dill near squash for companion plant to help repell borers. thanks for the tips all.

[GingerSnapVizsla]

I have not grown squash like this in the past. I also have terrible issues with vine borers and squash bugs. I think I will try an experiment this year also!

[anneard]

at 75 I am not too old to learn, thanks

[darlenepino]

Vine borers have been a terrible problem here. So glad I found your video. I'm doing it this year.

[patriciastory]

I am so impressed with how easily you can cross sit! Love your gardening tips too….

[fancythat]

The only Squash that seems to be immune to squash bugs is Tromboncino. I grew 2 plants that produced over 60 large squash, some 2-3 feet long. They are easy to grow and taste similar to Butternut..