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Originally Posted by bower
That sounds good... squash is one of the best things to grow in an unfinished (resting) compost pile. They don't mind the decomposing activity below and will get lots of nutrients from the pile.
I often have potato volunteers in my winter compost, after I tidy it up and covered with some kelp or soil on top in the spring. Get a few nice potatoes most years from that, without much effort. Sometimes laziness does pay off...
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My squash plant is doing very well out there and I can see at least 20 male flowers on it, but no female yet. It looks like three male flowers have opened and closed but the rest are just making their way.
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Last edited by Rockporter; June 29, 2017 at 05:12 PM.
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