I planted squash seeds near the beginning of June and waited for the raised beds to be built before transplanting them. Here is a photographic timeline of their progress.
June 22 - Dwarf bush type acorn squash seedlings planted in raised beds behind a row of very successful nasturtiums. The squash is on the right side of the raised bed in the above photo.
July 1 - Still pretty wet and not enough sun for much development to take place. The tomatoes in the foreground nearly died, but now they are looking much better than they look in this photo.
July 8 - Still wet and sunless but the seedlings are starting to get better established and the stems are growing stronger.
July 15 - Starting to bud, fruit, and flower. Woohoo!
July 22 - Consistent sun and dryer conditions have lead to a squash plant EXPLOSION! Huge leaves, thick stems and tons of blooms mean a large, healthy crops at the end of the summer. Soon we'll be adding a trellis for the plants to use as support to keep the squash off of the ground as they develop.
Getting excited about the seasonal harvest? Me too! Check out growers in your neighborhood by visiting your local farmer's market. There are many treasures to be found. Don't know where to go in your area? Check this out: http://www.localharvest.org/. This site lists farmer's markets, local farms and apiaries (bee keepers), in addition to other local food organizations.
Cheers to fresh, nutritious food!
your Vegetable Veteran
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