Bugs ate all the leaves, too late to save?

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Posted by Cyla none (My Page) on

Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 11:02

I went out of town two weekends ago. While I sprayed some home made bug repellent the bugs decided to eat all the leaves off of two of my three squash vines.

I thought if I gave them time that they would grow new leaves, but they have not while the untouched vine has been growing like crazy. But the plants themselves have not died either. I took a photo today after just letting them do their thing for two weeks, no changes but not dying either. The rest of the garden is fine, pest free at the moment. Should I just remove these vines or will they perk back up?

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Posted by Cyla none (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 11:03

The rest of the veggie garden with the third vine for growth comparison.

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Posted by loribee2 CA 9 (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 15:25

I think if you haven't seen any new growth in two weeks, you probably arent going to get any. I wouldn't replant though. It looks to me like you've got an awful lot growing in a very small space. I don't know where you are, but here in California, this is how big a few cucumber plants can get.

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Posted by digdirt 6b-7a North AR (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 15:49

Have you had success with this much planting in that small and shallow a space in the past?

I agree with Lori that it looks way over-planted to me but I can't tell what all the plants are either.

I agree that you might as well pull those 2 plants and pitch them. They are a lost cause. Whether you replant or not depends on the variety you choose and what you past success with this area has been.

And unless you saw them do it, I wouldn't assume that bugs did all that damage either.

Dave

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