zuchinni & cucumbers cages

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alicerl Vancouver, WA(Zone 8a) Jun 07, 2007

I read somewhere that you can cage your cucumber to prevent them from producing vines all over your garden, will this work for zuchinni also?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jun 07, 2007

Most zucchinis are in bush form, so any effects of a cage are limited. Works good for any vining plant.

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girlnextdoor Dane, WI Jun 14, 2007

Cukes also grow well on a trellis or fence. As far as larger vines (squash, pumpkins etc) they will outgrow a cage quickly and still be all over.

And if you put them on a trellis/fence you will have to sling any larger fruit that starts to form to keep the fruit from pulling down the whole vine.

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GiddyMoon Carmichael, CA Jun 19, 2007

I have both planted in 25 gallon half barrels. The squash go free and over the edge and the cucs are sitting under an old laundry rack. I gently tie them to different areas on the rack and they are doing great.

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