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Before planting a land to any of the cucurbits, you should kill off all broad-leaved weeds nearby, preferably well beforehand.
Monday. February 10th, 2020Viruses infecting the pumpkin family have always been a major problem. Susceptible crops become almost completely infected late in the season
Thursday. October 3rd, 2019Controlling weeds has become a big issue with the increasing cost of labour. Fortunately, when it comes to the cucumber family, there are several options
Thursday. December 13th, 2018Melons are more sensitive to disease than most other cucurbits. As the diseases that attack melons are generally associated with rainfall and humidity
Wednesday. December 5th, 2018The essentials of growing butternuts are similar to those of other cucurbits. Spacing may vary, however, depending on the cultivar.
Tuesday. December 4th, 2018There are two species of leaf miner that can cause a problem – Liriomyza huidobrensis and L. trifolii. The former prefers temperate climates, the latter warmer
Friday. November 16th, 2018Apart from powdery mildew (discussed in last week’s column), viruses are the next challenge that almost every cucurbit grower will face at some stage.
Thursday. November 15th, 2018As with any crop, there’s a risk to planting cucurbits and then doing ‘bakkie’ farming – skirting the land with your head half-way out of the driver’s side wind
Tuesday. November 13th, 2018You don’t fertilise cucurbits solely according to the plant’s requirements – you also have to take into account the soil’s fertility.
Thursday. November 8th, 2018Including: marrows, courgettes, cucumbers, squashes and pumpkins
Wednesday. November 7th, 2018