30-Day Garden Challenge Day 11: Space Planning for Vining Crops

Welcome to Day 11! Previous topics: DIY mini-greenhouses from milk jugs, seedling care. Missed articles? Links in my Street Articles profile.

The Space Dilemma

I have 8 packages of vining/spreading crops but limited space. Options: raised bed, containers, or a marginal in-ground section needing compost amendment.

The Crops & My Questions

Yellow Squash & Zucchini

Already started, ready for transplant. Last year in containers: poor growth, pollination issues (only one plant each), yielded 2 squash, zero zucchini. This year: 4 each. Plan: raised bed corners for cross-pollination. Concern: Will they take over the whole bed?

Pickling Cucumbers (2 varieties)

Planned: extra-large cat litter tub with trellis. New idea: 45° angled trellis with lettuce underneath. Which method?

Green Beans

Supports (tomato-style) vs. trellis? Large pot with small trellis vs. raised bed with large trellis?

Peas

Same dilemma: raised bed or large pot?

Watermelon & Cantaloupe

Heard they need lots of room. Idea: plant between decorative bushes in front-yard bed (full sun, good topsoil+mulch). Amend planting holes with compost, liquid-feed. Will this work?

Your Advice Needed!

Experience or ideas on any of these? Decisions needed this week. Novice or expert input welcome!

Challenge Check-In

Who's with me? How are your seeds? Sprouted yet? Post updates here or on my blog!