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butternut squash
Having been terribly late to get going in the garden this year, it was
only in mid May that I got started in earnest, digging, weeding and planting a number of plants - rather than seed - acquired at my local garden centre. Among many other things that are merrily thriving, I bought a couple of courgettes, which are doing great, and two butternut squashes just because I love the veg, and thought that it could be grown here (Eastern Midlands of Ireland) if it was available in the garden centre. One of my two squashes has now all but disappeared, after looking very sorry for itself - limp, pale, etc. The second one appeared to be heading the same way, but is now apparently picking up. I don't know if it is the return of very summery temperatures and full sun, or what. I do water my plantings when needed - not normally the case in Ireland, but we are having a very dry spell, so I water every few days. I should say all above are planted in full sun, but outside - I have neither green house nor polytunnel. What are the chances of my second squash surviving and fruiting, and what can I do to give it the best possible chances? TIA Caít() |
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