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RE: Correct Spacing for Zucchini Squash

Aren't there some varieties of squash that *will* vine nicely? Anyone
know what they are or have experience with them?

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tom Scut [SMTP:Scut@teleport.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, June 25, 1998 4:57 PM
> To:	'SQFT'
> Subject:	RE: Correct Spacing for Zucchini Squash
> 
> I believe the 1 per square foot method was in an old issue of Organic 
> Gardening. It suggested tying the plant to a pole as it grew. I tried
> it 
> with laughable results, the zukes seem  to really want that 9- 12
> square 
> feet and will get it !
> 
> I am growing "spacemiser" zucchini this year and I 've given them
> about 4 
> square feet, but they are looking expansionist already.
> Coincidentally, I 
> just checked on what I assumed was a volunteer pumpkin (I've had them 
> volunteer for several years running via my compost) only to see two
> tiny 
> zucchinis on the plant. It's amazing to have fruiting zucchini in
> Oregon in 
> June. I do love the surprises the garden can provide !
> 
> Tom
> Portland, Oregon Zone 8
> http://www.teleport.com/~scut/garden.htm
> 
> 
> 
> On Thursday, June 25, 1998 10:48 AM, Richard  L. Cushing 
> [SMTP:rcushing@yahoo.com] wrote:
> > Hi, my name is Richard and I am new to the list.
> >
> > I need some help with the correct spacing for Zucchini.
> > Mel's book advises one plant for each 3 foot by 4 foot area.  I have
> > some information from the WEB that advises one Zucchini for each
> sqft.
> >  From your experience what is the correct spacing?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
> >
> >
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