Direct-sown after weeding and balanced fertilizer.
Part IV · Crop record 05
Summer squash
Three squash were confirmed successfully pollinated by August 21–22 while younger female fruit and abundant male flowers continued on vigorous vines.
Growth timeline
The season in three field marks
Harvest recorded, with three more small fruit remaining on the vine.
Three fruit were confirmed successfully pollinated while more young female fruit and abundant male flowers continued.
Planting
Summer squash was direct-sown May 7 in the prepared production row with beans, zucchini, and okra.
Fertilization
Compost top-dressing supported the row. Feeding stayed restrained once vines were vigorous and flowering.
Irrigation
Consistent soil moisture came from rain or brief drip cycles, with foliage kept dry when irrigation was needed.
Pest history
Squash bugs—adults, eggs, and one nymph across the cucurbit area—were removed by hand during repeated inspections.
Harvest progression
At least one harvest was photographed in late July; three small fruit remained on the vine at month’s end.
Companion record
The shared row with zucchini, beans, and okra concentrated pollinator observation and pest scouting.
Organic practices
Hand pollination, flower inspection, egg destruction, hand-picking, and modest airflow pruning were used.
Yield
At least one earlier harvest was recorded and three additional fruit were confirmed successfully pollinated by August 22; total weight was not maintained.