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Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide variety of plants. There are many different species of powdery mildew, and each species attacks a range of different plants. In the garden, commonly affected plants include: Cucurbits (squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, melons). Nightshades (toma...
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I’m talking about watermelons, the diverse and sweet melons that come in as many different varieties as there are ways to enjoy the ripe fruit. I’ve had the pleasure of growing a few different cultivars of this melon over the years, and I can tell you that nothing beats the flavor of...
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Weed gently; pumpkins have shallow roots that can be easily damaged. Also, take care not to damage the delicate vines; the quality of the fruit depends on them. Side-dress with aged manure or compost mixed with water. Small vine varieties can be trained to grow up atrellis. Larger varieti...
What are pumpkins? The pumpkin is native to the southwest United States, Mexico, and portions in South America. They are part of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family. The pumpkin and corn are among the oldest known crop varieties in the Western part of the hemisphere. ...
If you have the time, absolutely. Not only is it more flavorful, it’s surprisingly easy. On top of that, you can use up any pumpkins you may have picked up for decoration. Win-win! Can you use regular pumpkin for pumpkin puree?