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    We do the same, Roy
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    I like to slice ripe tomatoes, then rough-chop some of our basil and parsley, mix it up with olive oil, garlic, parmesan and salt, and roast til nicely caramelized-it's a delicious summer side dish. I guarantee that squash and zuchinni would be awesome cooked the same way.
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    And it starts. Volunteer sunflowers. Probably a squirrel cache.

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    July 30th was 107F here, 31st was 104F and it's been 97-98 every day since, but today is supposed to be a cool 94 however by the end of the week mid 80's are called for but after that back to mid 90's.

    So anyway it's been quite hot and with my experimental Butternut Squash in a fairly small container pot I've been soaking daily (usually in the evening).

    It is putting out some more fruit here's some pics--some of these are all still quite small with the smallest about 3/8" across at the widest point of the 'bulb' The larger ones are between 1 5/8" and 1 3/4".

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    And the Original fruit to appear--without disturbing it I figure it weighs at least 2 lbs. It's about 3 3/4"s across the 'bulb'.

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    So far I can deal with the plants 'Spread' but I may have to nip the vines to keep it under control in my little space.

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    This plant was started from seeds from a commercially produced fruit that I purchased at a grocery store. I have no idea if it was a hybrid or not. So far the shape is correct and I do hope I'll be able to get at least one to grow to maturity.

    If I do and the fruit is usable then I should be able to dry the seeds from my fruit to plant and have the same variety year after year.
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    Here's a bit of an update to the previous post about my Butternut Squash growing experiment.

    I've kept checking for more squash forming but everything that I 'thought' might a new squash died away like in a picture I posted awhile back.

    However after checking today I find that there are indeed new fruits developing and as long as I am diligent with keeping it watered they should reach maturity.

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    The other two fruits that had formed earlier are growing very nicely.

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    AND THE ORIGINAL IS GETTING CLOSE TO BEING ABLE TO HARVEST

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    This squash plant is worse than raising children in that it grows and grows then before you know it---it's all Big And Grown Up!

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    Fortunately it's growing along the fence line and not spreading into the lawn.

    By the way----------Am I the only one who has anything to post about gardening??? Just wondering.
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    Some BLT tomatoes. Can't dead ripen on the vine or varmints get at themName:  IMG_20200817_180837_kindlephoto-13768732.jpg
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    I've read that if the 'Star' forms on the blossom end when they are just starting to turn red then the vines can be pulled and placed over rafters in a cool but not cold area and they will fully ripen.

    My dad used to try to grow those big 'Beef Steak Toms' but they always got killed by our early frosts. I tried and tried to get him to try the pulling of the vines but he's never do it

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    Trying to figure out where to plant some Wallla Walla seeds............
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    Quote Originally Posted by 32t View Post
    Trying to figure out where to plant some Wallla Walla seeds............
    Full Sun with some organic ( horse poo poo etc)
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    Quote Originally Posted by 32t View Post
    Trying to figure out where to plant some Wallla Walla seeds............
    I'm putting some in a raised bed and some in the ground.
    About half will be saved for next spring.
    Going to plant about 1.5 inches deep
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