How to plant squash in a pot

Squash plants have a shallow root system that doesn't require overly large containers. It would be best to use a pot of at least 12 inches deep of soil per squash plant.

Ensure that any container you use for growing squash has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Ensure your squash plants have plenty of nutrients by mixing a cup of organic, all-purpose fertilizer in the potting soil. This will help them to thrive and produce a bountiful harvest.

When the weather is consistently warmer than 60°F in late spring, you can directly sow squash seeds in your outdoor pots.

Fill seedling trays or peat pots with a rich seed-starting potting mix and lightly saturate the soil to start your squash seeds.

Squash seeds typically germinate between five and ten days, with an ideal soil temperature range of 80-90°F. If the soil temperature falls below 60°F, the seeds won't germinate.

It's important to maintain the appropriate temperature to ensure the successful germination of your squash seeds.