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Regina · April 16, 2015

I have had vine borers kill my zucchini, so I planted Tromboncino instead. The borers don't kill them, but I don't like the taste as much. They are missing that funky squash flavor. This year I'm just covering them until they flower then spraying with BT and checking the back side of the leaves often. Fortunately I only need a couple of plants. They are producing and if I can keep them alive for another month that will be fine.

April 16, 2015	#3
Regina Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 3	I have had vine borers kill my zucchini, so I planted Tromboncino instead. The borers don't kill them, but I don't like the taste as much. They are missing that funky squash flavor. This year I'm just covering them until they flower then spraying with BT and checking the back side of the leaves often. Fortunately I only need a couple of plants. They are producing and if I can keep them alive for another month that will be fine.