training squash upwards

[dirtgirl]

Are there ways of supporting the squash as it grows so it doesn't burden the vine - like putting a sling under it? I'm guessing it would need to be something that lets air pass so it wouldn't rot?

old tights are good for supporting the fruit

I googled this image, so that you can see what Pies means, hope that helps

[womble]

This is a good way to support heavy fruit.
http://rackjite.com/uploads/bigmelons.jpg

[dirtgirl]

This is a good way to support heavy fruit.
http://rackjite.com/uploads/bigmelons.jpg

Even better!

[BigShot]

I've read that left unsupported the pumpkin/squash stalks should just thicken up accordingly. The idea being to build a structure strong enough to hold the plant and fruits (which you'd need to do anyway with the tights approach) and leave it to its own devices.

The author reckoned he got a better crop from a climbing squash than a sprawling one too.

[selfraising]

I grew my tromboncino squash over a cheap metal arch last year. Fixed some netting to it and the squash just romped away. This year I have a second arch and am going to do the same with a different variety of squash as well as the tromboncino.