I have a very small veggie plot which I have dug over as a starter for 2007. I would love to grow some squash up a wigwam.I have some seeds for small squash types such as Uchiki Kuri. Does anyone know how many plants I should plant at the bottom of the wigwam? Is it just one plant or more? Your advice would be greatly appreciated!
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We tried to grow some squash up a 5' metal obelisk (£6 from Lidl) - I think it was two Black futsu. They can be very vigorous, but we planted ours a bit late so not totally sure how many needed.Last edited by smallblueplanet; 31-12-2006, 10:01 PM.To see a world in a grain of sand
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I have 8 ft native hazel poles, very stout, to make squash wigwams. I'll lash five poles together per wigwam and train one squash plant up each pole. Seems overkill at the start of the season, but squash can get VERY heavy - better safe than sorry!SSx
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Hi Jools, I decided to go the sustainable wood route two years ago This website is organised for allotmenters wanting to use native wood: http://www.allotmentforestry.com/direct.htm. You'll get good advice from the coppice managers, not the least of which is to order your stakes, poles, beansticks etc. and pick up in Jan or Feb - most of their orders are completed in March.
A friend of mine (and her kids) found a Squash Arbour in France, thought you might enjoy her photos too!
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Thanks for the forestry link SS.
This guy is near us check out the stuff he makes, fabulous.
Greenman woodcrafts love the Woodland seat & oak bench (in the market place link).To see a world in a grain of sand
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Thankyou sooo much Supersprout. I went to the website for willow and hey presto! Received an email today to say that there is some available (willow and hazel) and if I cut it myself it's for free! Can't quite believe it. Just waiting to hear back about dates. If anyone else wants to come a'choppin' the areas are Godlaming and Cranleigh. I've got a picture in my mind of cucumbers, squash and pumpkins all clambering up fantastic willow/hazel structures oh not to mention my 8 year old son! Sarah Raven eat your heart out! Will let you know dates. Jools you're not too far away are you?
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Originally posted by violababe View PostI would love to grow some squash up a wigwam.I have some seeds for small squash types such as Uchiki Kuri.
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Buttercup squash is like M de C, but even more so! Sweet, dense, smooth, small to medium sized fruits. It's also similar to Crown Prince in flavour and texture. Chums have recommended Sweet Dumpling, which I'm trying for the first time this year, Buttercup will be a staple every year.SSx
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Have just got dates for Willow cutting and the first is Friday 19th Jan 10am in Godalming. If anyone's interested let me know and I'll post further details. I've spoken with them on phone and apparently there are some up to 14ft tall. Hazel cutting isn't until March.
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Hi Bugs,
I don't know much about growing squash. This is going to be my first attempt but I have read about two other small types: 'Munchkin' is recommended by Sarah Raven as a good small squash to grow up a wigwam and I saw a type called 'Sweet Lightning' in the 'Organic Gardening Catalogue' that is the size of an individual meal. I have ordered seeds of SW but haven't founds seeds of 'Munchkin' yet.
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