[header] How to grow squash [title] Find an area that receives full sunlight and has few weeds. [step] Ideally, you should plant your squash on flat ground and locate a spot in your garden that has well-draining soil. [substeps] Avoid planting your squash beneath trees or fences, or near lawn sprinklers. 
[title] Test your soil for a ph range between 6 and 6.5. [step] Squashes prefer a slightly acidic soil, so you should be testing your soil for the right range, and correcting accordingly.