Can I cut squash plants back?

My zucchini and summer squash plants are so big I can't find or get to the squash. Is it ok to trim them back some?

Thanks,
Donna

 

I don't unless there is something damaged. I am leery to do so since it opens a huge wound for the plant. maybe try one plant to see what happens. I grow bush plants so they aren't vining all over the garden.

 

Thanks Carolyn.

 

I occssionally take off a few of the lower leaves with no problems, But it needs those top leaves so just one or two at a time from the bottom. Many times they die first anyway.

 

As Mart said, just the very bottom leaves, or at least those that have turned yellow and dry.

 

If it ever stops raining I'll trim them up a little. Thanks for all your help.

 

mine are getting some kind of mold all over the leaves our humidity has been horrible and rain rain rain

 

Use the bug spray I make and use. Large spray bottle, dog or cat flea spray or shampoo (about an ounce), although the shampoo is not as strong, and a squirt of betadine. Betadine is antifungal,and the flea spray takes care of bugs. It will not correct the mold/mildew problem but may keep it from getting worse. It is good to spray the cut edge of those leaves when you cut them back.