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abnorm(Orlando)

Those are common markings on mature Evergreen bunching onions

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 8:06AM
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yanyan88

So they are normal? I've seen them on the green onions at the grocery stores too.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 1:06PM
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Hishigata

Thanks for all the great advice. I had never heard of SVB until joining garden web. I did surgery on a declining pie pumpkin this morning. I pulled out two white squishy bugs and fed them to the chickens.

I just planted a second round of squash in a different bed but don't want the tender new plants to be eaten from within before fruiting. I checked for eggs this morning and did not find any. I have been using neem oil to combat aphids on my brussels sprouts. Does anyone know if neem oil helps combat SVB or squash beetles?

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 12:44PM
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wertach zone 7-B SC

I had fun frying them buggers when I got home yesterday!

When I put the torch on the plants the adults came out in numbers and got fried also!

I got a lot of them, but I'm sure some escaped!

Hishigata, I read somewhere that neem helps. I plan to get some on the way home.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 12:56PM
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ltilton

Yes. Compared to what you'd get if you planted the vines 2 feet apart.

But since they look healthy you might as well leave them and plant more if you want more cukes.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 12:04PM
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seeker502

Here is my first raised garden.

Here is a link that might be useful: My Garden

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 12:37PM
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)

Probably your pH tester came with some kind of rough guidelines for different vegetables, fruits etc !

But in a home garden we cannot and it is not feasible to provide a perfect pH for each vegetable we grow. But fortunately most veggies thrive in a range of pH. Probably that range is 5.7 to 7.2. From what I have gathered, again, most plants prefer slightly acid soil( say 6.8). However, thre are a group of garden plants that prefer slightly sweet(alkaline) soil (say 7.2)

But with regard to your measurement (pH =5), I think that if far too acid for just about any garden veggie.. And another thing is that soil pH cannot be changed overnight . It will take months for lime to become effective. There are some fast acting sweeteners. Also, deficiency in things like phosphorus and magnesium can contribute to soil acidity. Therefore, in my opinion, applying those elements can raise soil pH.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 12:31PM
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ChicagoDeli37

Thanks, so I could cut this down and till it in soil as beneficial ?

The squirrel around here is very smart and likes to dig a lot of deep holes, cages were the only thing I could think of

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 8:25AM
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t-bird(Chicago 5/6)

I recommend a terrier for squirrel protection.

I used to not be able to get anything from a garden. Now, the garden pup is on patrol, they don't even chance it when he's in the house....

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 12:21PM
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planatus(6)

I have grown this and other varieties, and don't know how they would do from early summer planting. I grow them twice, once in spring from seeds started indoors 6 weeks before last frost, and again in early August. The spring plants are good, but the fall plants are phenomenal! In summer, sometimes I sow a nurse crop of buckwheat and rip out holes for planting the fennel, which benefits from a bit of shade and shelter on hot days.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 7:49AM
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CaraRose

I don't know if was the variety or the fact that they were fresh harvested, but both bulbs were just delicious and super tender.

I may attempt a summer planting and just see what happens.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 10:59AM
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sbyerb1144

Many thanks for the info. I went out at 6 this morning and found three female blossoms open. I proceeded to hand pollinate and actually found a bee deep down in one. So earlier to check will be my habit from now on. Again thank you for taking the time to help me !!!!

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 9:13AM
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CaraRose

I've been without any male blossoms for the last week. Finally got one. Fertilized the one open female squash and I did open one female that was kind of done blooming and fertilized that. Hoping that it wasn't too late for the last one.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 10:49AM
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dog_wood_2010(7)

Most of these critters come out at night to chew on your cucumbers. Most likely it's slugs and/or snails. If it was the beetle, he would bore a hole through the stem and eat your cukes from the inside out. I would recommend using diatomaceous earth. It's relatively cheap and has worked well for me. Just sprinkle around your plants. It also improves your soil composition in the process and adds a lot to trace minerals to the ground.

    Bookmark     June 3, 2013 at 4:26PM
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uscjusto

I caught some slugs munching on the leaves of my duke start which caused the plant to die. Look for slugs late at night and if you see some, get sluggo.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 10:45AM
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Slimy_Okra(2b)

Do you have a large tree near the west side?

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 12:35AM
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naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan(5B SW Michigan)

Just some thoughts and observations, not entirely sure of the science, tho....

I've noticed much earlier snow melt on the east side of fields bordered by trees both to the east and west. As I see it, both receive equal sun, but due to warmer air temps during the afternoon sun times there is greater warming and melting of the snow in the areas that are sunny in the afternoon.

I've also noticed frozen soil longer in the spring on the west edge of a high sided, incompletely filled raised bed that I attribute to similar causes.

Perhaps your soil temps on the east side are higher even during warmer weather because of a similar effect and give faster growth. Might try sticking a soil (or meat) thermometer into the soil to check temps in the different areas.

I wonder if this also dries out the soil on the east side faster. This could increase growth during wet times and cold times (again partly from warmer soil.) Once summer heat or dry conditions come, it might not be an advantage, though.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 10:18AM
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sunnibel7 Md 7(7)

I've also used the soaker hose over mulch, it works too. Although I think you may be able to water a bit less if the mulch is over the hose, since you won't lose as much to evaporation.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 9:12AM
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happyhelper

Thanks for the advise. I am no longer confused about the hose situation. This forum has always helped me alot and the answers come in promptly which is really helpful.
Helen

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 9:48AM
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njitgrad

Great thanks. I didn't know that not picking them frequently slows down their production. I have been snipping off yellow/damaged leaves, mostly from the hardening process. This shouldn't hurt growth in any way right? I've been cutting each leaf right by its branch, leaving the branch sticking out from the stem.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 9:27AM
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njitgrad

Deleted duplicate post.

This post was edited by njitgrad on Tue, Jun 4, 13 at 9:30

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 9:28AM
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cb-garden(6b heatzone 7 Perry county tn)

You sound just like him. Lol i live in a very small town in the middle of no where. The nearest walmart is 30 some miles away. Dollar general is thru most happen spot in town. I live on 29 acres surrounded by hills and we have a creek and pond. We have horses in a nice pasture. I don't want to move. He says he will make more but the cost of living is slot higher out there from what i understand.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 1:40AM
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lucillle

Cb-garden

Don't be afraid of messing up. Gardening is supposed to be fun- we all make mistakes (and come here to laugh about them). If you obsess on perfection, you won't achieve it and you won't be happy.
Probably the worst that will happen is something won't grow. The next worst is you will be so successful (zucchini) that you will have wheelbarrowfuls of produce.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 6:47AM
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macky77(2a)

I've heard of using broccoli leaves in place of cabbage to make rolls, so I tried it last year... after the broccoli headed. The leaves were very, very tough, much more so than any cabbage. I didn't try using them again, though I suppose I could have tried cooking them longer before making the rolls. I think younger, pre-heading leaves might taste better. Perhaps growing a row with tighter spacing just for the purpose of leaves?

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 1:20AM
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a

I'd think they'd be more like collards, which imo, like to be cooked a long time. The reason I don't harvest broccoli leaves is because i usually have collards and kale going at the same time.

Nope. After my 1st and successful attempt at cabbage this past winter with Napa, it has now become my "go to" for that.

Kevin

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 3:31AM
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glorygrown(PA/6)

Mine own DH thought the wood ashes would be great for the garden but wasn't sure so he dumped them mostly in one pile, which became one soaking wet, cement-looking heap that made me say "What is that??!!" Got most of it out since I want to plant tomoatoes in that area this year.

    Bookmark     April 24, 2013 at 2:33PM
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nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country)

Well, my plants are looking great, just forgot about the "extra" stuff added and added a little more! Oh MY!
I do have some flowers happening!
Should I just flood them to get rid of some of the xtra?

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 1:48AM
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superOK

You are right! I don't know why I thought they were persians. They're actually Poona Kheeras which is a white heirloom variety from India.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 1:28AM
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)

Right. They are NOT Persian, as I can tell from the ones sold in stores.

    Bookmark     June 4, 2013 at 1:39AM
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