This Mistake Is How New Gardeners Kill Their Squash Plants
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- On today's 2 minute garden tip, I share a common mistake new gardeners, and even some experienced gardeners, make that can kill their squash plants. Squash, zucchini and other cucurbits are vulnerable to insect pests, but many gardeners miss pest infestations, because they are looking in the wrong place. This video will teach you how to spot pest problems on squash plants and how to control pests naturally.
To the untrained eye, my zucchini plants looked perfect, but they were hiding a big squash bug infestation. We got rid of the squash bugs and their eggs in their seconds and treated the plants to prevent damage. Now that we know what to look for, we can check the plants daily to ensure no further squash bug problems or any other insect problems occur.
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The good thing with vertical gardening is you see the bugs as you walk below the vines of squash plants, making it easier to notice and remove in good time.
I followed breellis's footsteps in using a tiny torch to pop the eggs. There's a lil cup full of water that I keep under the big plant, just pop the adults in there when I find them. Got 2 twofers last weekend! Definitely a good feeling to get them while mating. Check for bugs and eggs every day!!!
Just used your Amazon link for Pyrethrin. Stinking bugs. I wondered what killed my squash last year. Not this year, bugs...not this year.
Thanks for your videos.
I appreciate it! Stay vigilant and check under the leaves daily. It’s the best defense.
I did too. I always add your links to my Amazon cart because you DESERVE the commission. Thanks for another great video!
This is why I love your videos! I would've never learned about this if I didn't find your channel! A lot of other channels only talk about vertical planting, space, and soil nutrient/ quality. I learn a lot about bugs and how to get rid of the pests on your channel and how to keep the good bugs!😊
Edit: I LOVE the tape idea on getting rid of them as well!
I’m glad the videos are helpful! I try to film what I actually do in real life.
Thank you 💖 I usually go out every morn with duct tape … nasty critters 😡
However I’ve had back surgery & can’t bend over that far yet. Even with 24” raised beds🥴. So THANK YOU for this tip ‼️ and planting has to wait til we’re out of the high 90s🥵🥵 Got shade cloth up and ready to go 💖
Have a great day 🌻👵🏻👩🌾❣️
I will now inspect my squash leaves.
It’s so important. Squash bugs are relentless.
Great tip, MG!👍
Thank you!
TY. Needed this education
You’re welcome!
Thank you, very helpful!
You're welcome!
Good stuff. Thanks my friend.
You’re welcome!
🥰Great info, Thank you!
You’re welcome!
I've been militant doing this thus far. It's nuts how bad it can get. My brussel sprouts plant was also getting alot. They loved getting in the nooks where the sprout is growing out of. I had to brush them out of there.
Squash bugs are relentless. They don’t stop. You have to stay vigilant.
Thank you
You're welcome!
Thanks for the info
You’re welcome!
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
I literally just doused my cucumber plants in soapy water trying to get a leaf footed bug, they’ll probably die. Now you have me thinking there’s babies somewhere in that bed! These bugs are the bane of my gardening existence! 😫😤
Growing squash is tough. Checking under the leaves daily is the best way to go. It is annoying, but if we don’t do it, it’s only a matter of time til they get the plants.
Can we hand pollinate and keep under netting?
I have a suggestion for a video topic. You mentioned in one of your videos that kale doesn’t go bad in terms of taste when it bolts. Are there any other leafy vegetables that whose taste isn’t affected by bolting?
Something laid eggs INSIDE my squash blossoms. I also had those leaf roller caterpillars everywhere. I've almost given up growing curcubits in Florida. 😢
Is that 1/2 tsp of concentrated pyrethin or a diluted 1/2 tsp? Thank you!
Instead of electrical tape - use DUCT TAPE! (remember, duct tape can save the world!) 😉
Actually, though, I've found duct tape to have a good bit stronger adhesive than good quality electrical tape.
I'm just guessing that the extra stickiness wouldn't be a problem.
I used to use duct tape, but electrical tape works better. It is stickier and easier to fit in tight places. Duct tape tends to rip off chunks of leaves, but electrical tape doesn’t.
@@2MinuteGardenTips As I was looking at your squash leaves, I was wondering about just how sticky the duct tape is. Thanks!
It seems squash always ends up with the larvie inside
Nice! 👍
Just one drop of dish soap? I think that’s where I went wrong last year. Too much soap in my mix.
Yes. Just a drop.
What about the squash vine borer? It keeps killing mu summer and zucchini squash plants
God put this video in my feed ...... Makes me think I need to go check my squash lol
Wonderful advice and how to do 👍🏼☮🇺🇸
Thank you!
Ever seen the movie Ticks (it's here on YT). This year I covered my squash because of this very reason. I'm going to cover my next cucumbers because the Pickleworms have gotten into every cucumber.
I learned that they can lay larvae in the soil. so keep an eye out even with the cover.
James Prigioni uses Kaolin Clay to deter pests. He just did a video about it.
You have to be careful using it. Plants need their leaves for photosynthesis. I have used Surround before, but it will defoliate your trees if you coat all the leaves, because it blocks their ability to absorb sun. Ask me how I know. It is only a fruit protectant.
Would spinoside also work on this or on melons & cukes? I’m thinking Capt’n Jacks organic.
Yes, but it takes time to work. Days. The plants have to stay coated in the spray and the insects need to eat the coated leaves. It is more of a protectant. When you spot an outbreak, you want a contact killer to spot treat the issue instantly.
@@2MinuteGardenTips thanks
Ok I see you have your zucchini in grow bags, I planted some in my raised garden bed. Why are there more males then females buds and on female I see zucchini forming but it doesn’t look like the female flower opened to get pollenated
There will always be more male flowers on typical monoecious varieties of zucchini, because they are smaller, consume less energy, and they must precede the female flowers. If your female fruits are aborting, you are likely lacking pollinators. You only need the female flower to be open. You can just rip off a male flower, peel off the petals and harvest the pollen to hand pollinate.
Hiw do I get rid or control pill bugs? They are in my garden constantly
I believe pillbugs are beneficial to gardens bc they eat decaying matter. I didn't know they were bad🤔
They aren’t harmful to my plants. They break down my wheat straw mulch. I don’t find them to be a problem. If they’re chewing on your low plant leaves, just prune them so the bottom few inches of the plants are clean from leaves and no leaves are touching the ground.
Will Neans a oil work
Probably not. Neem oil is banned from my garden. I won't go near it for these reasons: czcams.com/video/F75uSaS-VgU/video.htmlsi=K5TXgXmN9xV1lB2c
Yes, but I use diatomaceous earth. I cover the flowers with a cup and puff the plant and soil. I had really great results but if it gets wet you have to reapply
I’m gonna try the pyrethrin. I can’t keep any squash cukes or melons alive.
Be careful with it, because it is toxic to all insects including good insects. Try and only spray the pests directly.
what is pyrethrin? never heard of it
It is a natural pesticide made from the chrysanthemum flower. It is a potent contact killer.
Does the pyrethrin clog the pores of the leaf's underside? Should it be watered off after the insects are dead?
No. It won’t harm the plant when used in the recommended concentrations. It wears off very quickly, too.
@@2MinuteGardenTips Thanks.
Wow. I always cut them off and put them in a jar of extra strong dish soap. Is my method bad.
You cut the leaves off? I try not to cut my cucurbits, because it releases scents that attracts more pests. I keep pruning to a bare minimum.
Easier to not grow squash!
Peritrhin is poison?....
SPRAY WITH KAOLIN CLAY. SURROUND WP. IT'S ORGANIC!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think that will work well for the leaves. It is more of a protectant for the fruit. It's not good to spray the leaves with it. It will block photosynthesis. I use it on my peach leaves, and it killed the leaves. Now, I make sure to only apply it to the fruits. Pyrethrin is much more effective and won't harm the plant as long as you don't' spray it in the sun and heat.
Thank you
You're welcome!