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Culpeper, Virginia

How much ground is everyone dedicating to an individual long gourd plant?

12/25/2022 12:21:48 AM

Brownsville, MD

My friends here in PA grew a couple over 100” on their first try with only about 3’ x 6’ of soil prepped for each plant. They grew 2 plants- 1 up each side of the trellis. Their weigh-off entry was 117” and they had a longer one earlier in the year that didn’t make it.

12/25/2022 12:50:27 AM

simpson,KS

Been using an 8ft x 8 ft raised bed. And the bed is about 12 inches deep. For one plant.

12/25/2022 1:56:15 PM

Pittsburgh, PA

I’m growing in a raised bed measuring 12’x16’. I only grow one plant in this space.

12/26/2022 4:07:35 PM

Partlow,Va

The roots will run 25' plus if in good loose soil and not contained. my bed was 7'x 16' 10"deep for three plants.

12/30/2022 8:48:12 AM

Merrimack NH

I grow three plants in an area of amended and tilled soil that is about 30 x 15ft and a good 12 inches plus deep. The roots will really spread out and go deep if given the space.

1/2/2023 7:24:29 PM

Canada

I grow 4 plants in 8'x 16'. The roots will find the good stuff.

1/3/2023 9:07:33 AM

Jericho Vermont

Each trellis takes up a 4’ x 12’ space but the roots can easily grow to 120 square feet or more.

1/3/2023 7:25:02 PM

Culpeper, Virginia

Thanks Everyone,

1/20/2023 7:51:21 PM