James williams

Butternut Squash

Hi. 

Dose anyone have any tips to stop Butternut Squash from going rotten at the flower end , still on the vine?

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Problem with Butternut squash leaves

Hi  I have been growing butternut squash for a few seasons. I would sow twice as many plants as you think you need!  They are sensative to cold and overwatering when they are young. When you plant them out give them some cover. A plastic bottle with the bottom cut off is good. 

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 I have used pallets for many many years to make compost bins. I place them on a level site and use plastic ties on each corner to hold four in a square. I have three bins together, one is always full, one getting full and the other standing  by. When I need to empty the full one I cut the ties on the front pallet, remove it and take out the compost. I make sure it is very dry when I take it out so that I can sieve it. It must be kept damp when it is rotting down. I make sure I chop any hard material so that it rots easier. It rots down quicker if you turn it, but I never do!  I just leave it for a year. I empty it out in the spring and spread it onto the ground where I need it.    

Butternut Squash