Pruning a new squash plant

[carla]

Hi. Newbie here! I have two Harvests and a Farm XL 12-pod. In the Farm I have planted summer squash, a bush cucumber, and a midget melon (cantaloup). I can't find any info on if one prunes this type plant (as one might a tomato or pepper), or if one should just let them grow. The squash has some pretty big leaves in just 16 days! If they should be pruned at this tender age, could someone please give me some pointers on how it should be done? How about the cuke and melon plants? Thanks so much ahead of time. So glad I found this forum!

[Sher]

Welcome,  carla! It's good to meet you here.

I don't know the answer to your question, but someome should be around soon who does know.

[Shawn]

Jun 7, 2021 22:11:46 GMT -5 carla said:

Hi. Newbie here! I have two Harvests and a Farm XL 12-pod. In the Farm I have planted summer squash, a bush cucumber, and a midget melon (cantaloup). I can't find any info on if one prunes this type plant (as one might a tomato or pepper), or if one should just let them grow. The squash has some pretty big leaves in just 16 days! If they should be pruned at this tender age, could someone please give me some pointers on how it should be done? How about the cuke and melon plants? Thanks so much ahead of time. So glad I found this forum!

Hello carla.  Welcome!

This is for outdoors but you may find info in the new Pruning Cukes and Identify Suckers thread.  There is also a thread about Self Pollinating Cucumber which are said to be better for AG's as you do not have to help them along.

Members have tried to grow Cucamelons (you can do a search) and Squash I am not sure.  You also need to pollinate if they have both male and female nodes.