zucchini question
by Yaron
Is it a problem that the zucchini fruits are laying on the ground? I am concerned that this way they are more vulnerable.
Any preventive organic method I should use to prevent bugs?
Any preventive organic method I should use to prevent bugs?
3 answers
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@Old World Garden Farms @360 Sod (Donna Dixson) @Walter Reeves would love to get your advice.
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Yaron
on May 07, 2013
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I've heard that some people stake zucchini, but everyone I know who's grown it just leaves the plants on the ground, so it's kind of inevitable that some of the zucchinis touch the ground. You could certainly give your plants a weekly shower with an insecticidal soap (a commercially made and tested product, not something homemade).
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Douglas Hunt
on May 07, 2013
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Agree with Douglas, do make sure to gently pick up the leaf system and spray under the leaves and on the ground as well. We had a terrible outbreak of squash borers and found spraying regularly with insecticidal soap got that problem under control. Last year we planted a cover crop of hairy vetch in a couple of beds in an attempt to disrupt their life cycle. Hopefully that works. I also use home made cloches and row covers on the young plants to help keep down the infestation.
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Catherine Smith
on May 07, 2013
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