Growing Butternut Squash in England: Support, Stem Splits, and Borers

Support Vines

Stake or trellis (netting). If sprawling, place boards under fruit to keep off damp soil.

Not fatal unless at crown. Wrap split with aluminum foil to deter squash vine borers (common in US; may not exist in UK, but safe precaution).

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