I have about 5-6 plants each with melons and squash. They each have about 5-7 fruits on them and look terrific. I've been so excited until I just read a post that made me think I should (have) reduced the numbers of fruit produced. Should I have removed some of those from the bush earlier and should I still? The melons are up to the size of a small football. The squash are still in the early stages (or they were last I checked!). I'd rather have 3 great melons than 6 fair ones. Should I take flowers off the squash?
I did reduce my squash seedlings (when they were huge)...I couldn't stand to pluck them so I transplanted them and surprisingly they are doing pretty good so far. I'll be happy if they make it. I learned my lesson about planting more than I can grow! It is too heartbreaking.
Thanks again for the advice everyone,
Donna
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I think I have several types of squash out there. I'll have to go see what I find but I'm not sure I can tell one from the next. Every year I say that I'm going to keep better track of what I'm planting but it is always a surprise to see what comes up I'm sure that makes some of you pros cringe. I do agree, maybe I'll just leave them alone and if I find that there are any that aren't doing so well, I'll take them off.