Pruning Uchiki Kuri Squash

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  1. Aidan mc

    Aidan mc Gardener

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    I'm growing Uchiki Kuri Squash for the first time.
    Do i need to prune back the branches/stems at all? At present there is the main stem about 4ft long and 3 other stem coming out near base of plant about 2 ft long. Some tiny fruits are showing. Do i limit each branch to 1 fruit?
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    Hi @Aidan mc no let it grow away.. Try and encourage it to grow up canes or better still well supported Jute netting as you want as many as possible.. When fruits start to swell support them individually with netting slings under to take the weight off the vine or it will all collapse down under the weight.. They need a sunny site with lots of manure to feed them..
     
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      Thanks for that Marley! I have them in my poly tunnel and will train them up some fencing wire. Growing really quickly. Great tip to support the fruits when the time comes.
       
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        You can adapt all sorts of things to hold like a sort of sling.. Or use old stockings.. ;) :whistle:
         
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