General information and discussion about cultivating melons, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and gourds.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SW Ohio
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Are edible gourds bothered by pests like zucchine, the squash vine borer? That would be a good reason to grow them if they aren't.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
Posts: 38,539
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I have never seen a vine borer on one of any kind.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 206
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. The same thing with winter squash-but it is the Squash Bug that's the evil pest there. Those d*** things make me resort to worst...7 Dust ![]() . Best garden season to you! ![]() |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 313
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![]() If looking for a borer resistant zucchini alternative, tromboncino (a.k.a. zucchetta rampicante) is a good choice. It is the same species as butternut squash, and has a high degree of resistance to borers. I've seen them attack it (as evidenced by the sawdust-like "frass" they push from their holes), but the vines seem to be able to defend themselves. After awhile, the holes disappear, and the vines remain healthy. I've only lost a few plants when they were still small, usually because squash bugs attacked them while they were weakened. |
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