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The Squash Is Coming! The Squash Is Coming!

By Forayintofood @ForayIntoFood

While I don’t know yet if my spaghetti squash plants will actually produce spaghetti squash this year, they sure are growing!  I had quite a few problems with spaghetti squash last year and the beginning of this year, but things seem to be turning around!  They are beginning to flower, and I’m going to keep a close eye on them, hand pollinating, if necessary.  Take a look!

 

Those are two different spaghetti squash plants planted near my orange tree.  Ideally, they would have been planted in a dedicated bed, but I live in southern California which means TINY yards.  I do what I can...

Those are two different spaghetti squash plants planted near my orange tree. Ideally, they would have been planted in a dedicated bed, but I live in southern California which means TINY yards. I do what I can…

 

My summer squash plant is quite prolific, with several “fruits” on the vines.  Some are getting quite large and will be ready to harvest in a couple day’s time.

 

See the little yellow squashes?  I read that they can grow up to an inch a day.  If that's the case, I'll have some ready to pick by week's end!

See the little yellow squashes? I read that they can grow up to an inch a day. If that’s the case, I’ll have some ready to pick by week’s end!

 

I am really looking forward to these peppers ripening!

 

Yes, it's planted next to my electric meter, but what can I say?  I have a small yard.  I use what space I have in any way I can.

Yes, it’s planted next to my electric meter, but what can I say? I have a small yard. I use what space I have in any way I can.

 

I picked one today along with one yellow cherry tomato and a few radishes.

 

Not a huge harvest, but it is a delicious one!

Not a huge harvest, but it is a delicious one!

 

Speaking of radishes, I should have a few more ready later this week.

 

And, yes, those are around my water shut off valve.  Again, small yards.

And, yes, those are around my water shut off valve. Again, small yards.  There’s also a garlic plant tucked in there.

 

Can’t wait until the harvest is in full swing!


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