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| Hello all,
First time Seminole squash/pumpkin grower. The literature mostly asserts that the Seminole is not bothered by bugs or disease. So far so good for my 3 plants. I understand that because the stems are solid the Squash Vine Borer can not kill the plants - again - so far so good. I probably should stop worring about these plants but my beautiful Red Kuri with 4 huge squash ripening has just been totally killed by something - I suspect SVB but can find no entry hole. What does anyone think -- Seminole -- no worries about bugs/disease?? DL |
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| DL, This is also my first year growing Seminole and I have had no problems so far and very little bug pressure this year. I have 40-50 squash plants this year and lost 3-4. All Maxima. I could not find SVB entrance either. All in all it has been a very good squash year for me. I have not planted the Red Kuri but have Potimarron this year and have 4 or 5 nice squash on now. I have lost one or two plants out of this hill though. |
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| Hi DL I grew Seminole last year, in the beginning they were great. But later in the season, they can get pickleworms and mildew. They are a very strong growers, you need a lot of space. Flavor is very good and they keep well after harvest. Here is the vine in the beginning of the season
Silvia |
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- Posted by dancinglemons 7+ (My Page) on Sat, Aug 22, 09 at 0:36
| Silvia (whgille), Your plants look fantastic! I hope mine look as well this fall when the squash are ripening. Now that I know about the bugs and disease I will keep an eye on the plants - a very close eye!! festus47, DL |
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