Transplanting young plants rather than direct seeding can protect vulnerable seedlings from damage. Planting trap crops (cucurbit varieties highly attractive to cucumber beetles) at the perimeter of the harveste
Cucumber plants:Try growing cucumber plants around the border of your garden to keep raccoons from messing with the other veggies. Raccoons hate the smell of them, and as an added bonus, you get to eat them! Irish Spring soap:Grate bars of Irish Spring soap into flakes or break them into...
If your cucumber plants do not set fruit, it’s not usually caused by a disease. There is probably a pollination issue. The first flowers are usually all male. Both female and male flowers must be blooming at the same time for fruit to set. This may not happen early in the plant’s...
As leaves drop, plants are unable to perform photosynthesis and become further weakened. Whiteflies can also transmit harmful plant viruses, and in extreme cases, cause plant death.PLANTS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WHITEFLIESFood crops most affected include beans, brassicas, citrus, cucumber, eggplant, grape, ...
Cucumber Mosaic Virus affects most cucurbits, including squash. Resistance varies with variety.When growing squash, Powdery Mildew is a common scourge. Plant resistant varieties in cool-summer, shady, or wet gardens where powdery mildew is widespread, and give plants plenty of space between to ...
PLANTS SUSCEPTIBLE TO THRIPSPhoto by: mayk.75 / Shutterstock.Farmed crops: Including apples, asparagus, avocado, beans, cabbage, carrots, citrus, cucumber, grapes, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, squash, strawberries, and tomatoes....
Radishes will bolt or go to seed if grown during the long days of summer. Cover plants in midsummer so that they get 8 rather than 12 hours of sunlight; 12-hour days produce flowers and seeds but no roots Keep radishes evenly watered so that they grow quickly. Slow growth will cause ra...
Cucumber beetle can be problematic and spread bacterial wilt. Use myDIY cucumber beetle trapto capture them before they cause issues. Squash vine borers occasionally attack cantaloupe plants, though they much prefer summer and winter squash. Here’s a clever trick forpreventing squash vine borers. ...
Regular Weeding: Keep the area around cantaloupe plants free of weeds, which compete for nutrients, water, and light. Hand Weeding: Hand-pull weeds close to the plants to avoid damaging the roots. For larger areas, a hoe can be effective. Consistency: Regularly check for and remove weeds to...
Learn how to grow lettuce step-by-step—planting, care through the season, and harvest—your complete guide to growing lettuce!