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farmerdill said:Pruning squash vines for me is a last resort when the vines invade areas where they are not wanted. Usually plants are smarter than we and abort extra fruits when they have set the number the vines can sustain. If you want big perfectly formed fruits, then pick two perfect fruits on each vine and remove the other fruits. As these fruits mature, you can let new fruits set. Your season should be long enough for several sets.

So If tree to grow natural without removing nothing I will have smaller fruits but with a bigger yield ?

Also as you can see in the photos the soil is not the very best. I enriched it a bit with manure and some compost where I put the seed. Is there any fertilizer I should add when fruits show up ? or will it help the plant If I dig holes around it and fill it with manure or compost ? I only have chicken manure tough.

I am posting some photos below of the progress they are making..they are fast growers !!!

Thanks alot for your kind help