I'm diving deep into my second year of gardening and things are getting a bit hectic! After a solid first year, I've gone a bit wild with seed buying and have trays of seedlings booming under grow lights in my basement. Right now, I have about a dozen trombocino seedlings and I'm trying to figure out how to manage them on a cattle panel trellis. How many plants can I realistically fit on both sides of the trellis? Also, how extensive are their root systems? Would it be okay to plant them in large pots next to the trellis? I'm planning to place the trellis just outside my fenced garden area, which is about 12x30 feet. We're not dealing with major deer issues, but I'm curious—are deer attracted to squash vines?
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I've grown luffa in big pots next to a fence, and it thrived! If your pots have drainage and sit on good soil, the roots might even reach into the ground. Just make sure they have enough space to spread out—trombocino can get pretty big!
With a dozen seedlings, you're in for a prolific squash season! I had success growing three trombocinos on a 16-foot cattle panel, but I quickly found myself overwhelmed by the harvest. They spread like crazy, going well beyond the trellis and into my other beds! I suggest planting two trombocinos on opposite sides of the panel for a manageable yield. Trust me, less is more in this case.
Great to know! I'm planning to mix in some long beans and cherry tomatoes too. Thinking 2-3 trombocinos would be just the right balance. Heard they resist squash bugs—could that be true?
Totally resonates with what I've heard! Seems like a hard winter can help, plus they're noted for being tougher against pests.