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30 Dec 11, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, I'm growing mixed button squash for the first time. They plants look quite hearty and flowering but the flower only stays open for a day and then closes. When should I start to see the fruit form? Thanks in advance.

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17 Sep 11, (Australia - temperate climate)

Have just subscibed and have found the information very helpful regarding squash. Thanks. Jeff from Portland Australia

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09 Jun 11, Katie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I have bought 2 spaghetti squash and have them in pots which are about 35cm across with a rich organic potting mix. Wondering if I should stake them, or train them up the fence or let them sprawl out onto the ground as I imagine their going to be heavy? Thanks Katie

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27 Aug 11, Georgi (Australia - tropical climate)

How did they end up?

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16 Dec 10, Domded (Australia - temperate climate)

Can anybody please tell me where I can get seeds for crookneck squash, it looks like a yellow zucchini with pimples. Secondly, i have had/kept the seeds in the past, but they seem to bastardise.

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31 Jan 11, Mark (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Eden Seeds on the Gold Coast hinterland sells it

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12 Jan 11, Sam (Australia - temperate climate)

There are a number of vendors. Try a Google search for online sellers, there are at least three based in Australia. Rugosa Friulana is an Italian heirloom crookneck.

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26 Mar 10, Sarah (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Heidi, I'm in Canberra and planted some spaghetti squash seeds in pots about 4 weeks ago. I had no idea when they should be planted or even if they'd grow! Anyway, they have come up really well and are definitely ready to put in the ground. Having now looked at this site, I realise I'll now have to make sure they're protected from frost. Fingers crossed!

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17 Feb 10, Heidi (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have some spaghetti squash seeds - would they be right to plant now?

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27 Jan 10, Jonathan (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Steph, they need full sun, rich soil (dig in chicken pellets or other compost) and lots of space. I've got a couple of plants at the moment that were planted from seed around 10 weeks ago and the plants are around 5ft across. Less rich soils will probably produce a smaller plant. Keep them well watered and liquid fertilise at least once a week and you should have loads to go round! Pick when the fruit are around 5cm across.

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