On my struggle to grow squash this year, I thought I'd need to plant a few more plants than just one or two, because who knows when there will be flowers on them to be pollinated. More plants means more flowers.
So today was topping out at 100 degrees, so I would not recommend transplanting plants ad such hot temps, but around here that's all we go.
For squash the second planting is from August 1 - 15th, so doing it a bit early could help or hurt my situation. Only time will tell.
As for transplanting, the key is moisture. First completely soak the plant down in its container or in the surround are if its already planted. Once I found a few good spots for my squash I added some compost, bone meal, and Garden Tone fertilizer and mixed. Then move in your new plant and fill in with all the added material and dirt. Then once again completely saturate the ground. Continue saturating the planted area for a few days until its 'Shock' period is over.
I also have to move a full grown marigolds to make space for my squash. For a full grown plant transplant, it is recommend to cut up to 75% of the foliage off, including flowers.
Hopefully I can keep it wet enough to get through this heat.
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