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Old 09-05-2008, 04:38 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible,rec.gardens
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Default Squash vine borers

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Katey Didd wrote:
How do you stop them from killing the vines? I tried to cover the vines
with soil but that didn't work. I tried Sevin dust. That didn't work
either. What are you doing that works? We are growing squash, water
mellons and cantalopes.



There's a squash variety called "tatuma" that is resistant to squash
borers. Just be warned that the vines are aggressive and can run about 50
feet. They taste pretty good, though.


I have not seen these seeds in the stores. Is this a winter or summer
squash?


Bob


Summer, but I, too, would have to look for (or mail order) the seeds.
They sell the squash in the stores locally.
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