Squirrels or birds? What's digging up my pumpkin seeds?
 

I planted my kabocha pumpkin seeds a few days ago about an inch deep in
very damp soil and again, something has been digging them up and eating
the seeds, leaving the husks on the ground. Is it more likely squirrels
or birds? Both are very common here. Whatever it is evidently has a good
sense of smell. Otherwise I can't imagine that they would know where to
dig. How can I prevent this?

Dan

Squirrels or birds? What's digging up my pumpkin seeds?
 

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Dan Musicant ) wrote:

I planted my kabocha pumpkin seeds a few days ago about an inch deep in
very damp soil and again, something has been digging them up and eating
the seeds, leaving the husks on the ground. Is it more likely squirrels
or birds? Both are very common here. Whatever it is evidently has a good
sense of smell. Otherwise I can't imagine that they would know where to
dig. How can I prevent this?

Dan

Seems like a bird would carry the seed away. I haven't had any digging
from the squirrels in my yard, except for some small potted plants.
The digging in my garden mostly comes from raccoons. I lose a few plants
but it is no big deal. You may want to do as Bungadora recommended, not
long ago, and put down some chicken wire to discourage digging.
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Squirrels or birds? What's digging up my pumpkin seeds?
 

"Dan Musicant" wrote in message
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I planted my kabocha pumpkin seeds a few days ago about an inch deep in
very damp soil and again, something has been digging them up and eating
the seeds, leaving the husks on the ground. Is it more likely squirrels
or birds? Both are very common here. Whatever it is evidently has a good
sense of smell. Otherwise I can't imagine that they would know where to
dig. How can I prevent this?

Dan

If it's only a small amount of seed you can germinate them indoors, then
plant them out as soon as the first pair of true leaves appear.

Squirrels or birds? What's digging up my pumpkin seeds?