Germinating squash seeds

[chickenjane]

Always germinate my squash seeds on edge and in a heated propagator or airing cupboard till they show their little leaves above the surface of the compost. Then they can be put on the kitchen windowsill or in the greenhouse.

I agree with rusty lady.This always works for me.also they respnd well to bottom heat.

Have had a bit of a problem with some butternut ones but they were an old packet of seeds I found in the back of the drawer so put it down to that - think onlyl 2 came up out of 6 but then again, didn't want 6 anyway, what with everything else I've got to fit in!

I've got a feeling that some varieties of squash including butternut & spaghetti squash require higher temps to get em up.
bog standard ones do pretty well at about 20c ,these seem to like 25c.

[traceys plot]

I soak mine for a couple of days then plant, doing really well so worth a try

[sparrow100]

I sow them on their side, in shallow seed trays and in a heated propagator. So far 100% germination, but then my hamfisted efforts at looking after them have caused a few casualties. Still on track for at least 9 different varieties though.