Finally got some blossoms on the squash plants. First garden I've ever done and I have no clue whether these plants look small or normal. But I can't wait for some fresh fried squash or squash casserole.
Well, those blooms are kind of big on a small plant. Not necessarily a bad thing though. If you don't think the bees are pollinating, or if you get squash that rots on the vine, look into hand pollinating them. It's easy, you just have to know which flower to get the pollen from and which one to pollinate.
Also, a buddy of mine told me yesterday to put egg shells around the squash and zucchini plants to keep squash bugs away. Worth a shot. I'm saving our and going to scatter them around the plants.
My zuchs are really small and shriveled.
I said my zucchini.
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The fruit or the plant itself?
Was reading about hand pollinating yesterday. I have seen some bees around there, so it might not be necessary. I'll keep that in mind about the egg shells.Well, those blooms are kind of big on a small plant. Not necessarily a bad thing though. If you don't think the bees are pollinating, or if you get squash that rots on the vine, look into hand pollinating them. It's easy, you just have to know which flower to get the pollen from and which one to pollinate.
Also, a buddy of mine told me yesterday to put egg shells around the squash and zucchini plants to keep squash bugs away. Worth a shot. I'm saving our and going to scatter them around the plants.
Fruit. The plant itself is huge.
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We have the bettles on our beans. Leaves look like Swiss cheese.
I pulled a bunch off this morning for a swim in soapy water. Hopefully get them under control.
Tomatoes, bean, cucumbers bell peppers.
Zucchini , carrots( with grass out of control) old lettuce/spinach beds.
Watermelon going nuts !
This was from this morning, now as soon as the vine is touched they run..
What is this? On my squash.
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Is this an eggplant?
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Looks like a potato plant.Is this an eggplant?
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Looks like a potato plant.
I'm not touching those things!I just pull them off and smash them.
I planted marigolds with them, maybe not enough.Plant Mexican Marigolds and basil with them.