I’m looking for a chart that lists summer and winter squashes by growth habit…I’d like to know which are low growing bushes and which are climbers…by variety. Has anyone seen anything like this? Thanks.
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Given the opportunity I think almost all will climb 6’
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I agree with what @RichardRoundTree said. My butternut squash climbed up on my chain link fence and the main vine grew more than 6 ‘’ long
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I agree. I had a Georgia Candy Roaster climb way up in a Hawthorne last year. Well over 6 ft high.
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I’m going to try a Tromboncino summer squash and a Black Futsu winter squash specifically to trellis this year.
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I’d assume all will climb AT LEAST 6’ unless they’re listed as bush varieties. The exception is most summer squash in the US are selected for more of a bush habit, so they will be bush unless listed as vining. Some squash will really take off. Seminole pumpkin grows vines 30’+ long, which is probably close to the maximum. You probably won’t find a comprehensive list anywhere, as there are so many varieties out there.
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