General information and discussion about cultivating melons, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and gourds.
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September 11, 2013 | #46 |
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Aluminum "foils" SVB, for me.
Although, this year I didn't use it in the garden. The squash were all moschatas. One out of fourteen varieties was hit, but that one still survived to produce one tiny squash. Gary |
September 11, 2013 | #47 |
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Will try the foil next year too. So much for the common wisdom that the adult lays eggs for a short time.
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September 11, 2013 | #48 |
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Update to Partenon Squash and pop tent: I have been amazed at how well the Partenon has produced in the tent - no squash borers and constant production. Next year I will try Cavili Squash as well because it is supposed to produce even more. I really like the tent system. Eggplants did not do as well but their placement was poor and I think it got too dry for them. Cucumber seedlings died before they ever got going so will have to put them somewhere else. But for squash it is the only way to go around here even if one is limited in variety.
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September 12, 2013 | #49 | |
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And although this thread was started due to squash vine borers attacking your crop Unless...I've found it really informative with everyone's postings so far...Thanks
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September 12, 2013 | #50 | |
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Hmmm, that concerns me that a moschata got SVB. I thought they were immune. I wonder if you should plant at least one type of non-moschata as a sacrifice? I would be concerned that over time if they can attack moschata that they could adapt to be able to attack them all? Chris Last edited by crmauch; September 12, 2013 at 09:19 AM. Reason: editted for content |
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September 12, 2013 | #51 |
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I can't help but wonder if there is some other host or method they use to reproduce when optimal squash plants are not available.
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September 12, 2013 | #52 |
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They will lay eggs on cucumbers, as well, and they hatch and bore into the stem just like a squash. Evil moth!!
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September 12, 2013 | #53 |
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I never had them in my cucumbers. Hope they STAY AWAY.
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September 12, 2013 | #54 |
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I was wondering about the foil thing too. There usually are a lot of stems growing near the bottom and it's hard to wrap that area unless you cut them back.
So, cut them back? |
September 16, 2013 | #55 | |
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September 17, 2013 | #56 |
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So those of us who like to train our vines vertically, we'd still lose our vines.
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September 17, 2013 | #57 |
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Yup, I got to personally experience this, this season. My Greek Sweet Reds DID finally overcome the problem, but they looked like they were a'goners not once, but twice. One of my Butternuts made it, too, but the rest just plain couldn't overcome the Dreaded SVB.
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