A few days ago I ranted that I was losing every single squash. The first 2 to 3 on every plant were getting blossom end rot, I suspected from not getting enough pollination.
Somebody near me in Georgia said that the bees are just now starting to come out. Well sure enough later that day, I saw the first honeybee. This morning, it sounds like a honey bee hive underneath the squash. Look at that little guy!!! And fruit are starting to set. Looks like hand pollination won't be necessary, for now anyway.
For those that said I have probably killed all the bees with the Sevin dust. The only reason I put a little ring of dust around the base of each stem is a tip from a local farmer. He has over a thousand squash and zucchini plants, does this, and hasn't lost a plant to vine borers in nearly 20 years. I lost every single one last year so I'm willing to try anything. Between that and B.T., I have hope. Plus like he says, the bees never go to the base of the stem so are never affected. Just a fun tip from a pro. No it's not organic, but such a tiny amount it used, and that's the only place I use it, so my understanding is the negative affect is minimal.
by Try2HardTimmi
6 Comments
Your garden looks beautiful 🤩
I need some bees over here 😭
Those look amazing! I’m waiting for my zucchini and cucumbers to start changing from bud to veggie.
Where are you located nice garden
I am so thankful for the 🐝!! I live in Georgia and was getting nervous as well since my cucumbers aren’t getting fertilized.
Cries in zone 7. It’s 45 degree today and I’ve already planted out most of my plants… it’s been a very chilly May