Moving plants.

Monsternextdoor

I have some rather large squash vines that have gone mental, But we are moving  

How well do they transplant ? 

We can't leave them as we need to put the garden back to the way it was and its such a shame to rip them up and dump them.

Farway

If they have fruit on them probably not very well at all

Depending how long you have I'd pot them up & see how it goes, otherwise just put it down to experience & forget salvaging them

Monsternextdoor

They had fruit on them the slugs have managed to have a feast

Looks like I will be slinging them.

sheramber

(You can also relocate the vines, in place of pruning, by lightly picking them up and repositioning them elsewhere. If they have began to root, gently loosen the roots from the soil before you try to move them. The vines may appear wilted once moved, but should recover in a few days.)

https://www.hortmag.com/edible-gardening/can-i-prune-a-squash-vine

It is worth a shot.  I have moved many plants that the experts say you can't move.

Prune them back if necessary and pot them up keeping as much of the rootball as possible.

If they survive - good. if they don't your no worse off than if you discard them now.

twopenny

Give it  a go.
You've nothing to lose but the chance to gain.

Monsternextdoor

I shall see what state they will be in this weekend, I need to get rid of a tonne of soil also as I can't leave the beds in.

FreeBear

If there is good access for a HGV, have a look for "grab hire" - They can often work out cheaper than a skip.

Monsternextdoor

@FreeBear - im gonna wack it on local FB page as free come and collect.

goldfinches

Monsternextdoor said:

@FreeBear - im gonna wack it on local FB page as free come and collect.

That's exactly what I was going to suggest you do. Good luck with it all, goldfinches.