How to Plant Squash in Hills

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Till your garden deeply by hand or by rototiller.

   See LifeGuide Hub's article on how to double dig a garden for instructions. , Hills of bushy summer squashes can be placed 2–3 feet (0.6–0.9 m) apart, while hills of vine squashes (Acorn, Hubbard, Buttercup, Pumpkin, etc.) will need to be placed 8–10 feet (2.4–3.0 m) apart to allow for spreading and to prevent hybridization when vines cross and meld., One or two good scrapes of the hoe should do the trick.,, This will absorb and hold water, keeping the roots evenly supplied and hedging against extra dry weather.,,,,,,, Thin out seedlings to three per hill once they are established.Reapply fertilizer every 10 days.
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   Step 2: Mark the placement of the hills.

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   Step 3: Dig a hole at each hill location.

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   Step 4: Sprinkle slow release fertilizer into the hole.

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   Step 5: Add a two hands amount of well rotted compost or manure.

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   Step 6: Cover the mound of fertilizer and manure with dirt to form a mound approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) in diameter and 6–8 inches (15.2–20.3 cm) high.

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   Step 7: Smooth the top of the hill.

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   Step 8: Lay out your seeds.

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   Step 9: Poke the seeds down into the hill approximately one inch (down close to the compost).

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    Step 10: Cover the seeds with dirt.

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    Step 11: Pat the dirt down.

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    Step 12: Water gently at least every other day.

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