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I’ve been devoting so much time to the spacing of Cucurbitaceae because this aspect is so little understood and has been a limiting factor for countless produce
Tuesday. November 6th, 2018Controlling 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, 2018As anyone who’s tried to grow a member of the cucurbit family (which includes melons, squashes and cucumbers) knows
Tuesday. August 7th, 2018Pumpkin fly is a pest every cucurbit grower will know. It is similar to a fruit fly but, as its name suggests, it parasitises members of the pumpkin family.
Wednesday. May 30th, 2018