Let's see those '09 gardens

Mark C · 08-02-2009, 07:07 PM

I tried to find a few good examples of the half eaten zucchini's I'm plagued with, but right now there don't seem to be any. I've got my fingers crossed. I don't think it's a furry critter problem, in the 5 yrs I've lived here (new development), I've never seen a single rabbit, squirrel, or other furry critter anywhere in the neighborhood.

Rotted zucchini. This is what's left of one of the zuc's that got eaten before fully ripe:

Another:

Cucumber Beetle. I've got a few of these guys on the plant, and seen 'em on my tomatoes too, but they don't seem to be causing any trouble:

Stink bug. Found these guys in the plants too, but again, don't seem to be causing a problem:

The whole zucchini plant. Should I prune these in any way, or just let 'em go nuts? It's my first year for these.

More coming after I get the baby back to sleep.

HK3- · 08-02-2009, 07:20 PM

That plant is huge!!!!!! Nice work!

Mark C · 08-02-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

That plant is huge!!!!!! Nice work!

I actually planted 4 or 5 there. Most died. One of them is still a tiny little thing, just a few leaves, but looks like it's getting ready to bloom. That monster is just a single plant.

HK3- · 08-02-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

I actually planted 4 or 5 there. Most died. One of them is still a tiny little thing, just a few leaves, but looks like it's getting ready to bloom. That monster is just a single plant.

It's a beast! That thing should be putting out like a $5..... oh nevermind.

Great looking plants.

Also I noticed your tomato has a dark crack in the very top. Not sure if you know this or not but you should pick them fairly quick when they get those cracks in the top. What happens is the water settles in that crack and rots the fruit sometimes before you ever get to eat it.

Mark C · 08-03-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Also I noticed your tomato has a dark crack in the very top. Not sure if you know this or not but you should pick them fairly quick when they get those cracks in the top. What happens is the water settles in that crack and rots the fruit sometimes before you ever get to eat it.

Did not know that, thanks for the tip, I'll have to introduce that tomato to my belly later tonight!

jjirons69 · 08-03-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

Did not know that, thanks for the tip, I'll have to introduce that tomato to my belly later tonight!

Tomato...meet stomach...y'all play nice now!

08-03-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

Tomato...meet stomach...y'all play nice now!

or… get in my belly!

08-02-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Let's see those '09 gardens I tried to find a few good examples of the half eaten zucchini's I'm plagued with, but right now there don't seem to be any. I've got my fingers crossed. I don't think it's a furry critter problem, in the 5 yrs I've lived here (new development), I've never seen a single rabbit, squirrel, or other furry critter anywhere in the neighborhood. Rotted zucchini. This is what's left of one of the zuc's that got eaten before fully ripe: Another: Cucumber Beetle. I've got a few of these guys on the plant, and seen 'em on my tomatoes too, but they don't seem to be causing any trouble: Stink bug. Found these guys in the plants too, but again, don't seem to be causing a problem: The whole zucchini plant. Should I prune these in any way, or just let 'em go nuts? It's my first year for these. More coming after I get the baby back to sleep.

08-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Let's see those '09 gardens That plant is huge!!!!!! Nice work!