How to PRUNE Summer SQUASH

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How to PRUNE Summer SQUASH

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4 жыл бұрын

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@iamtravisnichols 2 жыл бұрын

I was being really shy about pruning my squash plants, but watching you bravely get IN there got me moving. Thanks!

@enjoylife4life Жыл бұрын

Me too😅. Mine look so beautiful and I just didn't want to damage the plant.

@sharondeyoung5778 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a 65 yr old Chicagoan that knows NOTHING about gardening. I find these videos so interesting. I sit here and say to myself, I didn’t know that..... never to old to learn.

@nancyfahey7518 4 жыл бұрын

Never to old to do it either. 😉

@TinaShay 4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, but I am a farmers wife and I did not know a lot of these things! Good luck gardening! I hope you have a place to put one in!

@rogeliovalentino3826 3 жыл бұрын

pro trick : watch series on flixzone. Been using it for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.

@gustavokeegan961 3 жыл бұрын

@Rogelio Valentino Yup, been watching on flixzone for since november myself =)

@deniseguidotti2652 3 ай бұрын

I am 79 and spend many hours on the great videos from this site and others. I learn something all the time . I do forget it the next day, so i have to write it down. Happy gardening to all.

@claireisacamel 4 жыл бұрын

I could practically hear those plants sighing in relief with all that new airflow!

@a9029k 4 жыл бұрын

9:46 I love how a bee flew right into the flower after you cut that leaf, as if to help demonstrate your point🙂

@DeepSouthHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly perfect timing.

@nhlighthouse 4 жыл бұрын

that was a staged BEE

@Cakepan45 3 жыл бұрын

Dang i missed that. lolol

@jereynolds51 Ай бұрын

I just did this last night. Im brand new and i noticed my little blooms falling off. My plants leaves are about 3 ft tall and in a raised bed. I just jumped in last night and started opening it up. Im glad i found you. Confirmation we know what we are doing even though we dont know it. Praying for my plants to start fruiting. I have 1 zuchinni and thousands of big leaves. No more im so proud ofnmyself. Im 63 and God told me to plant a seed. I have so many beautiful plants and i have a new perspective on happiness.

@Aussiehomestead1965 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite lines of yours is ' You are growing tomatoes not leaves '. That saying sticks in my head but lives there rent free 😄 Thank you for that little pearl of wisdom.

@chrismc1967 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, I'm leaving a little bit more knowledgeable than when I arrived! Thanks, Danny!

@willaputney3947 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SO TIMELY

@doeeyes394 4 жыл бұрын

I love listening to him talk. He sounds a lot like my dear Daddy who will be gone a year in June. I'd like to learn more about how he lays his garden out!!

@FancyTruth1 4 жыл бұрын

💛

@camillabarnes6678 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@etheldolsey1477 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you answered all my questions. Now I know what to do. Looking forward for move fruits on my vine.

@etheldolsey1477 3 жыл бұрын

Love your presentation 👌

@Brenda0312F 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been told we prune to grow squash...not leaves. And I prune the ones that are touching, the biggest ones and the ones that are not perfect. I also grow my squash in hay bales. They love it! 🥰 The more you prune, the more it grows. I prune my a lot.

@constanceperkins2614 4 жыл бұрын

Do tell about the hay please

@jamesmanley9521 4 жыл бұрын

I really learned something today,I never pruned squash I was afraid of hurting them.

@Montanafelines Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for addressing the powdery mildew! Also, the little squashes that never grow to maturity!

@ofsoundmind143 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this important knowledge. For those of us that don’t have family that can pass on the tips and tricks not found books, this type of stuff is invaluable 🥗🌱🐝

@marysimpson8457 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed explanation on the "hows and whys" to pruning your squash plants. I learn so much from your years of experience.

@texaschopper3091 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching us how to prune squash. A better harvest to come.

@christopherfrench8888 4 жыл бұрын

Danny..Great job! Can`t wait till you show folks how to Whip that okra!

@DeepSouthHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

In time.

@royalfikes9741 4 жыл бұрын

This my first year growing squash thank you for the helpful tips

@jeremyannconard8134 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule, both of you, to share your knowledge and wanting to help others. God bless you both!

@Candylandavenue1 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Danny, one day, I’m going to have a garden as big as yours. This reminds me of my grandfathers gardens. He grew on 6 acres & it seems like every time you looked out there it was nothing but beautiful lush gardens. Because he worked in them from sun up until sundown. Very nice!

@michelep1130 4 жыл бұрын

Ty Mr. Danny. This is something that I never planted but this year I am. Wonderful video and lesson.

@gretaknebel8495 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder the way to prune my squash plants.

@amyw4216 4 жыл бұрын

This is only my third year growing summer squash, and it never occurred to me to prune it. Thank you so much for this!

@MsLippy 4 жыл бұрын

My daddy would say - squash likes a sun roof, so Ive done this method on my squash as long as I can remember. Thank You Mr Danny for explaining why. Blessings Yall

@piahess9738 4 жыл бұрын

Hi,I learn everytime I watch you.Thanks Danny and Wanda.Your squash looks real nice.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡.....

@thetimeisnear369 4 жыл бұрын

If your gonna have bugs , your gonna have bugs. Exactly! I just finished pruning my squash and cucumber, came on in to see what you had to say on the matter. I pretty much mirrored what you did and didn't even know if it was right. First year growing squash and cucumber.

@talapeanutbutter4250 2 жыл бұрын

I started pruning mine today but didn’t finish. Tomorrow I’ll cut the stems off further away as you said. I did notice that they did kinda lose their base, so it makes sense to cut them shorter. Thank you!

@ArkansasWoodcutter 4 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys are 3/4 weeks ahead of us here so glad I clicked this one thanks for this.

@doncook3584 4 жыл бұрын

Valuable info this 68 year old got an AH HAA moment from. Really enjoy your relaxed low key style. Thanks

@janicejurgensen2122 Жыл бұрын

After watching this tutorial I went out and pruned my squash and with all your tips I believe it went well. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

@loiscampbell3510 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this demonstration. I've grown squash for a number of years and was always reluctant to remove scorched or damaged leaves. I now understand the proper way to do so.

@clarkkent4991 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I been gardening for about 6 years. So I’m still kind of new to this. I have had good success but not great success especially with squash. I have never really prunes my squash. You explained The who what where and how very well. Plainly. That’s what I was looking for. I like a neat well thought out productive garden. I also keep in mind the location of the rising and setting sun. A lot of folks think it’s just haphazard but it’s planned. Thanks.

@TheWandaWomen 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found you I am first time gardener I am going to prune my leaves 🍃 in the morning

@rachelgassner3943 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so thorough. Your narrations are amazing.

@tannenbaumgirl3100 4 жыл бұрын

I'm from Germany and we slice our potatoes for potato salad, which normally requires a more waxy potato. Yukon Gold is ok, but I only use the smaller ones for salad. I also use them for American Fried potatoes, Hash Browns and O'Briens.

@tracyflenner 3 жыл бұрын

In all the years I've been gardening, I didn't know you were supposed to prune squash plants. I need to get mine pruned. Thank you for showing how to do this.

@wallstreethomestead5979 4 жыл бұрын

I have never pruned my squash before, but after watching this I am going to this year. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@louisedyer5307 4 жыл бұрын

I pruned mine and l wk later the plant is dead from bugs. Neve prune again

@ScottHead 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Danny, I learned a lot. I need to get out and prune! hanks so much.

@danagreen9264 4 жыл бұрын

The way u orient ur plants is interesting u have a way of seeing things from a diff angle and the bonus is u CAN explain it so clearly thanks ill b considering all that when i plant in future👍👍👍❤❤❤

@Petey-it6yj Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I needed this today. Squash are doing amazing this year.

@gmoore6166 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Grabbing my pruning shears and heading to prune my squash!

@ms.royahrens8777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Just gaining knowledge on everything gardening-and so appreciate your teachings!

@jnev-re8bm 3 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot with the squash pruning. Mine are becoming overgrown. Thanks!

@urabundant Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!!! It is so helpful! My 20 summer squash plants are grateful!!!🙏🏼

@agavebob3462 4 жыл бұрын

The bee at 9:46 was a paid actor!

@enjoylife4life Жыл бұрын

The stability readon definitely makes sense. I appreciate you soooooo much. I subscribed. You are awesome at this.

@fredcox9763 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought about pruning squash. Good to know.

@c2farr 4 жыл бұрын

The leaves are perfectly good as chopped greens. They have a raspy surface and need about 4 to 5 minutes of boil time to alleviate that. They have great nutrition and come in handy as the kale and collards die out. The male flowers, just before they start to open and let insects in are also edible and nutritious. Same applies to okra leaves and flowers, but with okra flowers, you can pick them after they open, as long as the bumble bees are not getting their lunch down in there.

@thestonehousefarm1942 4 жыл бұрын

Pruned mine today. There are very few bees. Have plenty of blooms but pollination failures. Good point on wind. Never thought of that. We need a Danny/ Wanda/ deepsouth Master Gardner Class.

@sewingandgardenlolaandmary5475 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a new Gardner . I’m 56 ... this is my first time gardening. I know absolutely nothing. Thanks to I tube I’m learning. Your a great teacher.

@claireisacamel 4 жыл бұрын

I’m with you Danny, I prefer leaving some stem behind vs making a big wound in the stalk! I’ve seen wind take those squash like a sail and fling them around with those big ole leaves!

@jameshagan2263 3 жыл бұрын

I've been pruning for a lot of years , some people think that it's a waste of time , and damaging to the plant . Actually YOU are right we are not growing leaves but squash . Taking out excessive growth that is detrimental to our goal which is fruit or vegetables ,eliminating such growth has several advantages , it not only allows easier access to use to the fruit of our labors , but allows better Pollination, but access to the fruit along with better access for the fruit to the nutrients, also better air flow reducing both mildew and mold issues . Also if you want more fruit , then you have to harvest on a regular basis , I like my squash small it's more tasty and keeps the plant producing more fruit , the plants goal is to mature and set seed for reproduction once it reaches a certain growth it will focus its energy on that growth to complete that reproduction cycle, and start bearing LESS fruit to complete that cycle. Great tutorial , thanks for explaining, and taking the time to educate the family . GOD bless you and the HOMESTEAD .

@Cakepan45 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely appreciate the information you shared with us. I will definitely go out and do some more pruning to my squash plants. I enjoy listening to you talk!!

@kennethpeterson6096 3 жыл бұрын

First garden last year heard about this and tried it midsummer and was shocked at how much more squash I got

@deniseguidotti2652 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have the same issues to the leaves of my zucchini. Now, I know what to do. Your video helped me a lot. Merci beaucoup.

@tennmcclain 4 жыл бұрын

I am a new gardener. This is so informative. Thank you.

@nellanddudley 4 жыл бұрын

Clearest, most useful video I've seen on pruning squash. Just subscribed. Thanks!!

@hollerlakehomestead3181 4 жыл бұрын

I never knew this about cutting back the squash. Thank you so much for this information. You guys are so awesome. Wish I had you as my neighbors I could learn a lot!

@tomstepp6945 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a sharp knife.

@aperez6775 3 жыл бұрын

MUCH LOVE DANNY AND WANDA. I LOVE ME SOME SUMMER SQUASH AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! GOD BLESS

@victoriahatten9746 4 жыл бұрын

O here's squash flowers they're beautiful 😍 😍 😍

@karenrogers2826 4 жыл бұрын

Goodness, Danny, you’re just all over the place. Keep it going! We love it!

@triciasklodowske5653 4 жыл бұрын

I need one thing from you - PLEASE send me some of your warm weather !!!! Northern MI and we're having 30' and 40's day time high's with snow flurries this weekend. and so far this month !! Your garden is just so beautiful !! But as you said before -" you get out of it what you put in it ". So true. But I can't put sunshine and warmth into it. Thank's for all the great info/video's. Stay safe and healthy. God bless

@DeepSouthHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

This is all part of the 400 year cycle of the Grand solar minimum.

@Maggie-Gardener-Maker 4 жыл бұрын

Many great tips in this video, thanks for sharing. The tip that I want to share is that squash plant leaves are edible, cook as other greens, don't eat raw.

@cimarronpasshomestead5998 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny! That’s was very helpful. I learned a lot! Amen! God bless you in return.

@wpchastain 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, I am sitting at my desk yearning for the chance to put this in practice.

@marcielliott9700 4 жыл бұрын

My Granny said to trim...so snakes had no place to hide..lol The plants look so happy 😊 And our chickens loved the extra greens

@chethunt2455 2 жыл бұрын

A brilliant gardner.

@maricelanatalileon9757 3 жыл бұрын

Super video! Thank you for pruning more than 1 plant! 💓

@freddyj1728 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you from a very novice gardener!!

@Lbell90801 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much they look so healthy. Now I'm of to prune my squash. Happy gardening!

@ermaheilman5962 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't understand why my grandchild loved you tube until I discovered your channel and other homestead channels now I am hooked. It is 100 degrees out now but I can hardly wait until tomorrow morning to head out to my garden and prune my zucchini and summer squash.

@craigjacob3704 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. Thank you Danny and Wanda.

@SecondComingTwice 4 жыл бұрын

Much gratitude. I'll be spending 15 minutes tomorrow pruning an overgrown patch of summer and winter squash mixed together and delivering zuchinni and Mexican squash way too big to utilize as food since there's plenty of places to hide and grow into a giant in that jungle.

@nhlighthouse 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You very much from a first time gardener...

@franpaterno486 Жыл бұрын

Im the only one who eat squash thank you for the videos Fra

@artlourenco275 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for all your guidance! You & Wanda are the best!!! God bless!

@syntychiahintsin-tee-shaks2256 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I just pruned my container squash plants. I cut off a dead leaf and found a squash growing; it pays to open up that foliage.

@bartsexton1652 3 жыл бұрын

I did this last year to mine . It doesn’t hurt the plant at all . I took a lot off. One thing I do recommend is wear long sleeves .

@tubularguynine 4 жыл бұрын

Great technique, Danny! It only makes sense to remove the old, diseased and dying leaves. And another plus...free animal food!

@davidlj53 4 жыл бұрын

Makes perfect sense, thanks, I’ll do this from now on. You’re right we’re growing squash, not leaves, lol.

@ooohhitskaren63 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you...maybe this season I will have better yields!!! I can't wait to try!!!

@austindeb8892 Жыл бұрын

I am new at gardening so I am so glad I found your video. I want to learn from someone like you who shows the important things and makes understanding it easy. I don't need the science just the expertise. Thank you and God Bless you. You are a true teacher.

@alicemccain585 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING AND EXPLAINING PRUNING SQUASH. THIS IS MY 1ST YEAR GROWING SQUASH!!

@JohnDoe-od6xk 4 жыл бұрын

My goodness my squash out there looking like a umbrella, let me get out fhe bed while its cool lol. Thanks good info!

@thermonwright1011 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I cut My squash this morning it was so hard to get to him and I had some that were not pollinated. Thank you so much I’m going back out and trim my plants now I know how. Great video

@SixAcresFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on pruning squash!

@ejarnold747 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!! Thanks for sharing! I'm growing summer squash for the first time in GA this year, and I needed to see this video! It was great!

@maritariese4945 3 жыл бұрын

Really what I needed to learn, as the first squashes are showing, Marita in Sweden

@jjboozer64 4 жыл бұрын

Sure would be nice to see more pruning videos about how you go about pruning a mess of your crops grown in Mississippi. 👍

@junipersue 4 жыл бұрын

So happy you addressed this! I was curious as well because I have had many un pollinated little squash’s in the past so hopefully by doing this I won’t have a problem this year! We are way behind you here in Central Oregon. I won’t be putting plants in the ground until late May-early June. Thank you!!

@carolynfurse7751 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you've been so helpful on pruning the squash.

@ChristopherVPepe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative lesson on pruning zucchini.

@MariePage-ie1hk 26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much I am going to prune my squash today

@barrypetejr5655 4 жыл бұрын

Until now Danny i thought i was the only person that pruned my squash....i jus did it to get rid of the bad leaves and it didnt seem to hurt the plant.......makes it so easy to pick too !!! And after a rain the bottom doesnt stay damp......have seen plants actually rot off at the base......

@prepperchicntexas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@snoozers13 4 жыл бұрын

I wished i lived in a warmer spot my night time temp are still in the 30s for the next week then long term temps going up to hight 40-50 my plants are 9 weeks old and just started Harding off hoping to get them in the ground late next week last year my SQ plants got over 6' long my tomatoes still need to harden off hope 2 week to get them in the ground thanks for the videos keeps me hope full for my garden

@keithwinslett9016 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Danny . Great advice. Thank you.

@susanbacon4147 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! I had been wanting to get in and prune my squash but afraid it might be the wrong thing to do. Well, look out squash plants, here I come, get ready to breathe again!

@ladydaggerstatus 4 жыл бұрын

Pruning is key with squash to help keep them healthy. I can’t believe you don’t have long sleeves on. Those prickly things on the stems irritate.

@DeepSouthHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Girl my skin is like leather. I'm just a tough old bird.lol

@Downeastwaves 4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I have to wear long sleeves or I itch!!

@dianeveilleux6452 4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthHomestead Yes. But you are a cute old bird!

@onshouldersofgiants9467 2 ай бұрын

Ive got plants i knew needed pruning thanks to a comment yall made a few years ago but didnt know how. I knew I could count on Danny to have a video. Thank yall so much❤