sam wrote:
Les Hemmings wrote:


It's a truly splendid, massive, trailing plant with huge leaves,
bright yellow flowers and a scrambling, trailing habit. But it's
only just setting squashes. It seems a little late in the year. How
long do they take to develop and might we get away with it here in
the south?
Careful,Les, they can rampage all over the place.Pinch out the growing
tips when you think you've got enough.
Did you know that they can climb? They have tendrils and are much
more manageable that way.
Mine are just flowering and I don't expect a crop until next month,
but they are worth waiting for. Enjoy !

I think the pinching out is a good idea.. it must be the fastest growing
plant i have ever grown. I have giant, biennial monocarpic 15ft blue spire
echiums (sp?), huge leaved Paulownia Tormentosa (single rod style), a two
year old walnut tree now at 5ft with very dramatic foliage, eddoes from the
fruit and veg shop (beautiful foliage plant, just bung a few tubers in and
stand well back!) and loads of Morning Glory. I love the "jungle" look and
this squash fits right in!

But "Rampant" is a major understatement. It's the twirling tendrils it
throws out to lassoo other plants with that gives it a real active,
predatory plant feel... well worth a try if you have the space!

Les


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