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Author: | merri [ Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Horrid Squash TRIPLE THREAT |
I have the dreaded triple threat of borers, squash bugs and little black and yellow beetles that seem to suck on the fruit themselves. I am starting a new topic to gleen any expertese on this issues! Nothing else in the garden (knock on wood!) seems to be suffering pest issues beyond the usual grasshoppers, caterpillars, etc... sheesh - squash was always the EASY plant. and now i am losing it all, it seems...advice???? I will battle them this year, but would love to know if there is any preventative measures I might make as I look ahead to next year, too thanks, merri |
Author: | Tricky Grama [ Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:59 am ] |
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merri- Have you looked up lady bugs & seen their larva? They are black & yellow... I've always had good luck spraying the garlic pepper tea on the offenders. Patty |
Author: | RHE [ Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:40 pm ] |
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In regards to squash borers, I got this information out of one of my Ruth Stout books. When you plant your seed, mix a tablespoon of cigarette ashes in the hill. In about 2 weeks, sprinkle another tablespoon around the hill. It works like a charm and I have no idea why. If you have not had enough squash after 2 months, you should sprinke another tablespoon. |
Author: | merri [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:47 pm ] |
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Brilliant! It must be the nicotine in the ashs thatk kills the larvea in the soil (or at least repels them. I will DEFINATELY try this. I had to pull them all out this week (total failure ) and will try from seed again. I think there is still time for a decent crop before Nov first? thanks, me |
Author: | sandih [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:03 pm ] |
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that would probably depend on the amount of rain we have the rest of the summer, which would impact your fall production I would assume. |
Author: | merri [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:37 pm ] |
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are they terribly sensitive to too much water? i am a beginner thanks, m |
Author: | sandih [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:54 am ] |
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Well, if the rainfall this year was normal I would say "probably not" but we've had such an enormous amount that a lot of plants are suffering. I usually get tomatoes all the way thru the first freeze but with the fungal diseases, caused by all the rain, I don't know how long they will last. |
Author: | sandih [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:55 am ] |
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Excellent drainage in your garden really helps though. |
Author: | Dirt Doctor [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:30 pm ] |
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Cigarette smoke doesn't belong in your body and cigarette ashes don't belong in healthy soil. |
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