Squash is another very simple plant to grow. It is a perfect addition to a beginner’s garden. Be sure to have plenty of room as squash plants are very viney. They start from one rooted plant and re-root in several other areas after they vine out in several directions.
Squash are nice to grow because of their ease. Squash can adapt too many soil types. They can grow in cold or warm soil, damp or dry, and packed or loose soil. Squash is possibly the one and only plant I have never had die on me. They are pretty much self sufficient and produce very nice flowers just before the squash appear.
To care for the plant, just give it water when watering the other plants in the garden. If using a fertilizer, go a little lighter on the squash plants if at all. Most time you do not even need to worry about them lying on the ground while growing because the skin is so protective. Most plants will rot when sitting on the ground but squash rarely does.
In my experience, for each original plant put into the ground about 5-7 squash will grow. This can range quite a bit though. Last year I had one plant that gave me only 3 while another produced 14. Don't worry too much about the squash, save that time for the plants that are less self sufficient. Good luck and happy gardening!
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