where,s the squash

[mackemdad]

hi again another question. got two Yellow Scallop squash with flowers on short stems but ca.nt see any fruit. where to look? and what to do if i find them. mackemdad

[Flummery]

They come behind the flowers but generally speaking the first few flowers will be male - they will be on a long thin stem. The flowers with a thicker, slightly swollen stem, are the ones that will set fruits. The swelling behind the flower will be the squash if it gets pollinated by a male flower. It all comes together after a week or two of disappointing males. (I don't mean that like it sounds!)

[mackemdad]

thanks Flummery do i leave all males on plant untill females appear

[julieh]

hello father lol told you this was a good site, its full of usefull stuff, although i have to say i know nowt about squash lol x x x

[Flummery]

thanks Flummery do i leave all males on plant untill females appear

Yes, leave them all on. Eventually nature will catch up. Good luck with them!