Adults feed on leaves, flowers, and fruits of cucumber, squash, and other cucurbits (spotted cucumber beetles also feed on other plant species). Both striped and spotted cucumber beetles can transmit ...

Like other cucurbits, gourds grow best in full-sun locations with warm soil and a relatively long growing season. Gourds ...

While the growing season seems to be winding down, there are still some crops we carry late into the fall that still need to ...

Another strategy is to plant marigolds, sage, catnip, or other plants with a stronger scent near your cucurbits. Their scent ...

Home-grown crops are delicious, nutritious, and often easy to grow. However, like any plants, they are also susceptible to garden pests that wreak havoc. Whiteflies are notorious for infesting ...

“We have experienced serious outbreaks of pathogens affecting sweetpotato and cucurbits that have resulted in millions of dollars in losses for our growers.” Quesada-Ocampo explains the most ...

Young pumpkins have shiny skin. It’s best to wait until the skin has a dull, matte finish, which means the pumpkin is fully ...

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They will also conduct research on peppers, squash and cucurbits. Smith said the other research team is looking at growing switchgrass for bio-oils for bio-fuels that can be used for jet fuel.

Bumblebees are preferred over honeybees because they remain active in cool and damp weather. Pumpkins and related cucurbits should not be planted in the same location more than once every 4-5 years.

Seed saving is an age-old practice that allows gardeners to preserve their favorite plants, save money and cultivate crops that are well-suited to their unique environment. Whether you’re a ...

A new study takes advantage of advanced spectroscopic methods and theory to shed light on the intricate processes involved in converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals like ethylene ...