This plant is amazing. As of September 30, I’ve harvested 48.36 pounds this year – from two plants that only take up two square feet of garden space.
As you can see from the photos below, there’s a lot more squash in my future.
It may not be suitable for all gardens, but if you have a fence for it to run on, it’s definitely worth the space. Last year I stopped picking them sometime in September so the fruits that were on the vine could ripen into winter squash. I didn’t think the winter version was as good as a butternut squash, so I’m not doing that this year. This year I’m going to keep picking as long as they’re producing.
I might, however, need more seeds. The ones I have are at least two years old. It might be prudent to let one fruit ripen enough to produce viable seeds so I know I’m set for next year.