Once seeded and sprouted, the butternut squash requires relatively little care. However, you can positively influence fruit formation by observing a few important points.
The butternut squash is one of the most popular pumpkins that are grown in our latitudes. No wonder, because it really has a delicious taste and can be eaten raw or cooked. It tastes nutty and buttery and always makes you hungry for more.
Anyone who has tried it and grown the butternut squash in the garden will soon be able to look forward to large pumpkins. But these only occur if you take good care of the pumpkins.
How to properly care for butternut squash
» Tip 1 - Remove leaves:
If the squash is too dark or too damp, it may develop many leaves but only weak fruit. We therefore recommend that you remove large leaves. Now the plant can invest all its energy in developing fruit.
Extra tip: Want a big pumpkin fruit? Then wait for the flowering phase until you discover the first fruits. Now cut off most of the flowers.
» Tip 2 - Protect pumpkins from rotting:
Towards the end of the growing season, butternut squash often lie flat on the ground. Depending on the soil conditions, it can now rot. You can prevent this by placing a board or stone under the fruit.
» Tip 3 - Protect butternut squash from damage:
One of the butternut squash's enemies is in your garden too: snails. Many vegetables are not immune to the slimy pests, so it is worth investing in a snail fence. This doesn't keep the snails out of your garden, but it does prevent them from reaching the bed.
Natural snail protection such as stones, gravel, ash, sawdust or household remedies also offer protection - but are no guarantee. You should refrain from spreading s alt, as the s alt penetrates the soil and kills plants and microorganisms in the soil. Use slug pellets if the poison doesn't come into direct contact with the pumpkin plant.
AmIt is best if you take a tour of the garden every evening in the evening and collect the snails. Be sure to look under rocks and planks, as this is where they like to hide. Dispose of the pests far from your house and make sure that no garden is adjacent at this point.
Reading/video tip: Fighting snails in the garden - helpful tips without any poison
» Tip 4 - Water the butternut squash:
Keep the soil nice and moist during the summer by watering the butternut squash regularly. Be careful to water the squash at the base and avoid getting the leaves wet. How to avoid mildew infestation.