Thanks for this info about your experiences with Pumpkins/Squash on canes.
I have been planning for almost a year now to do this with anything that has a trailing vine. Trellising them that is. At 50, moderately healthy and with the desire to continue gardening for self sufficiency and in the long term for small gains $$ to cover council tax and replacement of tools etc.
I see any system that helps preserve my back, neck and shoulders as a good thing.
I was only last night looking at a variety I found in a “Down Under” on-line seed store called;
- RED KURRI (Cucurbita maxima)
Also,
- JACK BE LITTLE (Cucurbita pepo)
Red Kurri is from Japan originally. I’ve read somewhere that others have successfully trellised Uchiki Kuri on trellises and various poles and supports. Thanks again. 