>I am new to growing squash. This summer, I am trying to grow a banana squash
>in a hydroponic grower. I had trouble getting the seeds to germinate. I
>attribute that to poor storage by the vendor. Anyway one started and is
>growing very vigorously.
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>It appears to me that one of the embryonic squashes was able to suck up all
>the energy made available. That one grew enormously while the others stayed
>small. Is that a property of banana squash?
Banana squash are in the same species as Hubbards and buttercups, Cucurbita maxima. Typically 1 or 2 good fruits can be expected per plant, maybe 3-4 for some of the buttercups or Japanese kabocha types.
Another problem I am having is yellowing of the leaf edges. Am I better of
>removing those leaves? That also will let more light get to the remaining >leaves.
I grow outdoors, in the ground. I've noticed that older leaves tend to die off for various reasons. Removing them shouldn't hurt.