Joe, let me tell you about 2 squash plants that I am trying this season. After being frustrated with dealing with the vine borers, I gave up on growing squash. This year, I am growing both Seminole pumpkin and Cushaw squash. So far, so good. No vine borers and I only found one cluster of eggs just the other day on one leaf. I will be harvesting one of the Cushaw squash this weekend, and it looks to weigh at least 10 pounds. The Seminole pumpkin was grown in Florida by native peoples at the base of trees, and I think it might do well in your zone. Best wishes and mighty blessings!
Squash bugs are a huge challenge for me here in NC. Trying to plant both earlier and later to try and prevent them taking my cucumbers. And can't even talk about the Japanese beetles. . .ugh.
Joe, let me tell you about 2 squash plants that I am trying this season. After being frustrated with dealing with the vine borers, I gave up on growing squash. This year, I am growing both Seminole pumpkin and Cushaw squash. So far, so good. No vine borers and I only found one cluster of eggs just the other day on one leaf. I will be harvesting one of the Cushaw squash this weekend, and it looks to weigh at least 10 pounds. The Seminole pumpkin was grown in Florida by native peoples at the base of trees, and I think it might do well in your zone. Best wishes and mighty blessings!
That is great news. Thanks for the tip on these varieties. 👍💚
@@joegardenerTV Happy to send you some seeds.
Squash bugs are a huge challenge for me here in NC. Trying to plant both earlier and later to try and prevent them taking my cucumbers. And can't even talk about the Japanese beetles. . .ugh.
This has been a very challenging year. Your idea on shifting your timing could help. Good luck!
My perrenials are being eaten by snail, will beer traps work too?
Yes! They work well for snails and slugs.👍
2:33 brassicas?
Oops. Cucurbits! 😖
Thanks for catching that! 🙏
@@joegardenerTV they both have way too many pests TBH 😭😩 but we still try
Which varieties of squash do you plant that don't grow on long vines?