PLANT CLIMBING SQUASH

Squash plants raised under cover can be planted out into a sunny spot, where there is space to grow them up a trellis or wigwam. Enrich the soil with well-rotted homemade compost – because these are hungry plants – and dig a hole for each, 90cm apart, the depth and width of a spade’s blade, then plant into the centre, so the seed leaves sit just above the surface. Firm in and water well.

Summer squash such as ‘Uchiki Kuri’ can be planted out now, then trained up wigwams to save space