Q&A for How to Grow Squash

It depends on the type of squash plant and the size of the plant. But it is typical to harvest 5-25 pounds through the period of the season.

If they receive the right amount of light and water, the seeds will grow in 6-12 days.

Late spring is the ideal time to plant and grow squash. They need consistent warmth to grow the best.

Once planted, it will take between 40-50 days for fruit to be produced and harvested.

Generally, you can tell a spaghetti squash has achieved ripeness if it is a rich golden color and has a hard and thick skin.

Actually, yes you can! You start out with seeds, and as they get bigger, keep transplanting them until you think it's big enough to go to the garden.

There are many reasons your squash may be dying. Squash bugs and squash vine borers are two of the biggest causes of crop/plant failure. Powdery mildew on the leaves may be causing the plants to die. Over-watering can be another cause. Research squash bugs and squash vine borers to see if that is what is happening to your plants. There are remedies. One thing you can do for your squash plants is to cover the vines every so many feet with soil, grass clippings, etc., so roots will sprout all along the vine. Should one part of the vine get infected/infested, you can eliminate that part and still have other parts of the vine remain viable. Water the roots and do not wet the leaves.