As I was walking back to the house for lunch, I noticed this small { 5″} spaghetti squash growing along the back porch. I tried to move it, but the way the vines are, the squash will be better off if I leave it just where it is.
So what should I do? Do I let it continue to grow on the aggregate concrete, or do I place something beneath the squash to protect it from the rough surface? And if I do put something underneath the squash… What?
I’ve never had this problem before. What would you do?
Mavis
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Kia @ A View From Here says
Straw is ideal as there won’t be a “solid” surface against the squash. Use the straw just like you would under strawberries. It will allow air to circulate and moisture to wick away.
Beth says
You can put a piece of cardboard or dry straw. If either get wet just replace it.
alliegator says
I would leave it. Anything you put under it is just going to trap moisture and encourage rotting. The squash will be bumpy on the down side, but I don’t see any other issues.
Leanna says
Straw or if you have extra wood chips in your yard.
Kim says
My grandparents were avid gardeners and they always used old green plastic strawberry and raspberry grate containers and placed them upside down under the veggie in question. They also would put old pantyhose around veggies they were wanting to protect and it always worked great!
Heather says
I think you should sit outside and hold it. You’re entirely too productive. 🙂
You know I’m only teasing, of course! I’m grateful for all your projects and that you share them with us. 🙂
Paper plate?
Eva W says
Heather, I love your sense of humor! Thank you for the laugh!
Karinna says
Lol. Too funny Heather.
A styrofoam plate should do the job. Cut it in half so you don’t waste and then it will also allow the plate to drain any water.
Kerrie says
Maybe a cheap paper plate and change it every other day or so?
alliegator says
I love the idea with the green berry baskets.
Amanda says
I’d put a layer of hay under it.
Leanne says
I use the plastic trays you get from the nursery when you buy six packs(the ones with holes through them). I have saved them through the years,. I put them under my squash and watermelon etc. to keep them from rotting on the wet dirt. I also use them to cover seeds I plant to keep animals etc. away from them until they are a little less fragile then I remove them.
Robin Welch says
I vote for a pillow preferably a sham from your side of the bed.
Chantell says
I like the straw idea. Cheap, replaceable once wet and it is soft. However, my concern would be bugs, however, you seem to have none of those (not sure how you managed that! Must be “beginner’s luck.”) carry on!
Melannie says
It will be fine as is. Best thing about Spaghetti squash is you won’t it the outside, just feed it to the chickens.
Melannie says
It will be fine as is. Best thing about Spaghetti squash is you won’t eat the outside, just feed it to the chickens.
subienkow says
I think you should cradle it with one of your slippers.
Really, it should be fine where it is, so long as the sun doesn’t bake the concrete. I wouldn’t worry about abrasions so much. As it grows, it may scuff along the outer edge, but it’s not like it’s careening down a highway. The nominal movement of growing shouldn’t damage it, and the roughed up surface will help with drainage.
DH says
Place it on a plate with a thin layer of lawn clippings! replace if it is wet, and every other day.
CathyB says
You will have so many spaghetti squash by the time you are done that you will laugh over the fact that you worried about one of them! But seriously it should be fine where it is.
Pam says
I take a styrofoam cup and tear it into three inch squares or so and use them.