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How to Grow and Care for Squashes

Squashes, also known as Pumpkins

Squashes thrives in well-drained soil with full sunlight, requiring consistent watering to maintain slightly moist soil. Special care is needed to manage pests like squash bugs and prevent powdery mildew by ensuring good airflow and avoiding overhead watering. Prune excess foliage to promote better air circulation and fruit development.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Squashes

Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanAnnual
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil pH5.5-7.5
Hardiness Zones
2-13
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Squashes typically display a vining growth habit with a broad size range. These plants may reach a height of approximately 1 to 5 feet (30 to 150 cm) and a width or length stretching from 2 to 25 feet (0.6 to 7.6 meters), depending on the variety. They are characterized by their broad, lobed leaves and sturdy, trailing stems. The fruits produced by squashes, which are botanically classified as such despite common references to them as vegetables, showcase a diverse array of shapes and sizes, often displaying a tough, exterior rind.
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