tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post1842479560931612695..comments2024-03-18T11:06:39.167-07:00Comments on Clever, Crafty, Cookin' Mama: Growing Zucchini in Small SpacesJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684368198663574643noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-46837875888580179012020-06-11T14:56:51.976-07:002020-06-11T14:56:51.976-07:00Spaghetti squash is too heavy to grow vertically.Spaghetti squash is too heavy to grow vertically.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653569222719381915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-78905461305216772762019-03-23T18:18:15.604-07:002019-03-23T18:18:15.604-07:00There is no way the zucchini plant I grew last yea...There is no way the zucchini plant I grew last year would ever fit inside a tomato cage. It was HUGE!<br />Yabuthttp://otherrambles.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-30339374905120004902018-08-13T09:03:25.375-07:002018-08-13T09:03:25.375-07:00We generally grow tomatoes in our home garden. Tha...We generally <a href="https://www.roysfarm.com/growing-tomatoes/" rel="nofollow">grow tomatoes</a> in our home garden. Thank's for the great idea!Roynoknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-63202966912063300482018-08-09T00:41:17.981-07:002018-08-09T00:41:17.981-07:00Great tips! This will work for me.Great tips! This will work for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00985868388915451776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-46235834395660012552018-07-04T07:38:18.350-07:002018-07-04T07:38:18.350-07:00That's what happened to me.��That's what happened to me.�� Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-42363932396766120872018-05-26T08:13:30.359-07:002018-05-26T08:13:30.359-07:00 I intend to try the tomato cages on my zucchini, ... I intend to try the tomato cages on my zucchini, but thought I would do them right side up. To prevent breakage on the rims off the top of the cage, I plan to slice pool noodles lengthwise and slip them over the rims before the plants get that big. Does anybody think this will work? I hope so.<br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-63969741295091094672018-04-17T10:00:31.152-07:002018-04-17T10:00:31.152-07:00Newbie gardener, will try this in my new raised 4&...Newbie gardener, will try this in my new raised 4' x 8' bed. Thanks!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-62342809345086943912018-04-07T23:35:31.993-07:002018-04-07T23:35:31.993-07:00Great idea! I live in rattlesnake country so it su...Great idea! I live in rattlesnake country so it sure will be nice to be able to see where I am putting my hands!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-13888156320495545112017-08-30T13:40:36.305-07:002017-08-30T13:40:36.305-07:00I was pretty skeptical of this idea when I saw it,...I was pretty skeptical of this idea when I saw it, but it really DOES work perfectly. I used a large-size round tomato cage and put it in the ground the normal way, not upside-down. I admit I didn't get all of the leaves trained in time (the stems are too brittle to try to tuck them in once they get too long), but most are standing upright and the zucchini are so much easier to get to than when the plants sprawl. No more trampling all over the leaves trying to pick the squash. Next year I may build some cages that are a little taller, because some of my leaves are standing pretty high over the top ring of the cage right now and I'm afraid they will probably eventually break. Many thanks to you and your original source for posting this idea on Pinterest!SandyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766101455487619503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-25028260299650762772017-06-27T22:20:22.652-07:002017-06-27T22:20:22.652-07:00I am a novice gardener, with a small garden space....I am a novice gardener, with a small garden space. I love the tomato cage idea, but if upside down, how do I prevent the cage from moving with the growth of the plant. And also, my cukes and zucs are in the ground and flourishing. Is it a gardening no no to try and train them now? Should I wait until next season?? Thanks!Darcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758436843562711423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-24950420370611863702017-03-27T17:47:47.143-07:002017-03-27T17:47:47.143-07:00I planted cucumbers on fence that has 2x3" re...I planted cucumbers on fence that has 2x3" rectangles and is used for animals. The cucumber vine had no problem climbing it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625384339954492220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-26093049554816502822017-03-12T09:28:48.305-07:002017-03-12T09:28:48.305-07:00I have gardened for many years and have learned to...I have gardened for many years and have learned to build a 3 foot high wooden <br /> A frame that is supported by cross bars of wood to trail the zucchini up on.<br />It works very well. Doesn't take over my garden.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961201555576390725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-45366490551697703812017-02-21T04:06:26.908-08:002017-02-21T04:06:26.908-08:00Did you use a bush variety of the regular full six...Did you use a bush variety of the regular full sixes plants?Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167167333622683743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-27229669463257505782017-02-11T04:57:10.593-08:002017-02-11T04:57:10.593-08:00Regarding using tomato cages for cucumbers, we did...Regarding using tomato cages for cucumbers, we did this successfully last year by putting one tomato cage upright and another upside down, so 2 cages for each cucumber plant. They grew beautifully and the cucumbers were so easy to pick. They seemed to have a longer harvest season as well as preventing them from being susceptible to pests. We planted in a bed with onions, perhaps that also helped kept pests away, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-74973965757139417172016-09-17T13:32:30.327-07:002016-09-17T13:32:30.327-07:00My husband and I are so excited we found this post...My husband and I are so excited we found this post on Pinterest!! We are going to try this next year with our zukes, cucumbers, and yellow squash! Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us!KrazyKatL8yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264314813390405496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-19546494548027452022016-09-02T12:32:34.443-07:002016-09-02T12:32:34.443-07:00Sorry to hear that Maria. It worked for us last y...Sorry to hear that Maria. It worked for us last year, the squashes grew around the bottom of the plant so it was awesome, and the leaves grew up. We actually didn't grown and zucchini's this year because we grew them so well last year, that we were almost tired of eating them. lolJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684368198663574643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-8779521084407016862016-08-30T20:04:31.777-07:002016-08-30T20:04:31.777-07:00I wish this worked for me! My flowers kept falling...I wish this worked for me! My flowers kept falling off or if a small zucchini started growing it turned rotten. Bummed. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080964327039908406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-51819477560268967152016-06-06T18:07:37.498-07:002016-06-06T18:07:37.498-07:00I have never tried the cage but I do use knitting ...I have never tried the cage but I do use knitting yarn to tie the leaves up. Once they get fairly large I grab some chunky yarn that I have no plans for, while my husband holds the leaves I just tie them up. I have also used this on potato plants as well. Cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12528610831469907335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-87826747406680432742016-05-13T10:30:14.160-07:002016-05-13T10:30:14.160-07:00I have never tried this with zucchini, however I h...I have never tried this with zucchini, however I have used this technique on my Peony plants. Works great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-41735309059335202082015-07-03T14:45:09.099-07:002015-07-03T14:45:09.099-07:00Thanks for this wonderful idea! Though late in the...Thanks for this wonderful idea! Though late in the season for this year. i will definitely try it next year! Very exciting.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-14401860602718363362015-06-24T17:19:06.415-07:002015-06-24T17:19:06.415-07:00I really hope this works ! I just bought zucchini,...I really hope this works ! I just bought zucchini, yellow squash, spaghetti squash and 2 different types of cucumber. My husband said we don't have room but I just have to plant these an try !!!!<br />Loranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-84559508340372733462015-06-09T11:07:07.610-07:002015-06-09T11:07:07.610-07:00This is a great idea...without realizing it...I am...This is a great idea...without realizing it...I am using this...but mine are up-right...don't think it will make a difference ? just retired...moved to new state...and LOL i'm now BUGAPHOBIC !! I've not gardened in decades and am new to this...hope it all works...anyhow I've used the tomatoe cage for many veggies now...even for the eggplant and peppers...cucumbers of course...so the idea of using this versatile cage is GREAT...OH and old wooden ladders !! Try that...May I ask a question ? Has Your squash and zucks ever have yellow leaves...mine was doing so great...Maybe a new planting ? liss Jennings/PinterestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-15590687698215957852015-06-05T20:18:50.164-07:002015-06-05T20:18:50.164-07:00You can use the cages for cucumbers. They climb th...You can use the cages for cucumbers. They climb the cage in a spiral. Works great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-71207164532879700112015-06-01T17:00:05.430-07:002015-06-01T17:00:05.430-07:00I have acres but water is my issue (there's on...I have acres but water is my issue (there's only water close to the house). I plant in raised beds close to the house, love vertical gardening along a chain link fence. Squash running all over the ground has always been an issue for me (the mower loves squash). I love your idea. I have a bunch of tomato cages that I can put to work on my squash. What a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22463062.post-8106221205827692532015-05-30T07:34:53.992-07:002015-05-30T07:34:53.992-07:00Thanks for the heads-up,your three little girls ar...Thanks for the heads-up,your three little girls are darlings!Dananoreply@blogger.com