Planting out squash and pumpkin seedlings

This evening was a good time to plant out the Pumpkin and Squashes. Evenings are generally the best time to plant out new seedlings if its warm because the soil is warm and the watering in process will soak down to roots by the time the sun hits the next morning. These seedlings have been propagated by Bunty herself and had an excellent root stock so I planted 4 Squash and 2 pumpkin plants, see Bunty's Blog for the varieties we use here in West Wales.

Using a draw hoe I made little volcano style mounds and added ash, charcoal and FBB (Fish Blood and Bone). Also because I manured the area with horse manure in the winter I added lime to balance the PH of the soil. Once mixed in add the seedlings to the top of the mound and water in.

I remember last year having to keep them well watered until they got their roots down and keep the area well weeded. Luckily once these babies get going they smother a large area and keep the weeds back themselves, also because they travel (upto 10m) its worth having somewhere for them to grow and train them up a bank, or in my case over an area covered in black plastic.

I'm gonna start re-editing specific variety episodes so will tag this post into that once the video is made.

Happy gardening everyone!!