No-Maintenance Squash Trial - Site Assessment

Location

Multiple locations using scattered pits.

Assessment Focus

• pit location;
• soil moisture;
• shade and sun exposure;
• mulch availability;
• nearby water access;
• weed competition;
• pest and wildlife pressure.

Key Questions

• Which pits survive with the least help?
• Which locations hold moisture longest?
• Which mulch setup performs best?
• How much yield is produced per visit and per watering event?

Next Actions

• record each pit location;
• photograph each pit;
• track watering events;
• record survival and yield.