tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777990697372381475.post3617486324322702271..comments2020-01-01T04:23:46.886-07:00Comments on Squash Blossom Diary: LocavoresKaren @ Pollinator Paradisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02153727134874300907noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777990697372381475.post-58860050153253316512007-09-26T01:22:00.000-06:002007-09-26T01:22:00.000-06:00Glad to hear the log is helpful. I've not tried t...Glad to hear the log is helpful. I've not tried to grow squash in a container, but I know some of the bush varieties can be grown that way. I suspect it will need lots of fertilizer.<BR/>A couple of things to consider when trying squash in containers late in the season. First, I'm not sure if squash will bloom readily as days get shorter. Some plants require long days for bloom. If your squash doesn't flower, you may have to wait until spring for squash fruits.<BR/>Second, if your plant does flower, there may not be enough flowers to attract pollinators. You may need to learn to differentiate male and female flowers, and use a small paintbrush, or just your fingers, to move pollen to the stigma of the female flower.<BR/>Hope you are successful!Karen @ Pollinator Paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02153727134874300907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4777990697372381475.post-67232062417596180842007-09-19T12:23:00.000-06:002007-09-19T12:23:00.000-06:00Your log looks like it might be a great help to me...Your log looks like it might be a great help to me. I am growing summer straightneck squash and it's my first time. They're in a container garden (five gallon buckets) along with some Kentucky Wonder pole beans. I always have good bean crops so the squash is the big question. Nice looking patch. I live in the Los Angeles area in an apartment so space is a problem. I also have a veggie log on freewebs. I'm looking forward to October to see how this Squash does. Thanks for the helpful log.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com