tall/viney/trailing zucchini and squash ???

[jhook1997]

I am using the square foot method and keep looking for plants that will grow upward not outward. Mel's book talks about using "vine type" squash and zucchini. I have yet to find a web site, seed catalog or book that tells what varieties grow this way. Help!

 

[thistlebloom]

No doubt he meant vine as opposed to bush type. They will grow upward on to a trellis if you tie them and support the fruit. There are no naturally climbing squash that will grow like a morning glory or an ivy for instance.
Squash ( including zucs ) can be found in both types, vine and bush.

 

[jhook1997]

No doubt he meant vine as opposed to bush type. They will grow upward on to a trellis if you tie them and support the fruit. There are no naturally climbing squash that will grow like a morning glory or an ivy for instance.
Squash ( including zucs ) can be found in both types, vine and bush.

I tried training mine go vertical with no luck. Do you know the name of a vine type of either?

 

[HunkieDorie23]

I just bought that book for my brother, he doesn't list examples of the types that would work well? I hope that isn't a problem finding types that work. I will start searching the catalogs because they are coming is bulk this week.

 

[Kassaundra]

I just saw one in a seed catalogue, when I get home I'll see if I can find it. I was wanting a vining type zuch shaped squash too that's why I remember seeing it.

 

[thistlebloom]

Here's three that will trellis for you; Trombocino, not a zucchini, but can be prepared like one, is a vining Italian summer squash.
Black Hawk is a vining zuc' , and cucuzzi is an edible gourd.
Trombocino and Black Hawk are offered by Territorial Seed Co., but I'm sure you could find them in a number of catalogs, thats just the one I'm currently browsing through.

If it's just a space issue, there are several dwarf bush type zuc' and summer squash that you could grow in a patio container.

 

[Kassaundra]

The zuchini one I found was in bountiful gardens and baker creek. It is Costata Romanesca. Baker creek doesn't mention much about the vining nature, but bountiful gardens does.

 

[jhook1997]

The zuchini one I found was in bountiful gardens and baker creek. It is Costata Romanesca. Baker creek doesn't mention much about the vining nature, but bountiful gardens does.

Thanks...I'll see if I can find and order it. Now, I just need to find "viney" squash.

 

[hoodat]

Most Winter squash are viney by nature but you may have to support the fruit to keep it from pulling the vine down. Hammocks made from worn out pantyhose material work great.

 

[jhook1997]

Most Winter squash are viney by nature but you may have to support the fruit to keep it from pulling the vine down. Hammocks made from worn out pantyhose material work great.

It's the SUMMER squash and zucchini that I'm looking for. My winter squashes did great with the s.f. method. Thanks for the response!