First Serious Project - Clearing 1.5 Acres

[Jim57]

Ok... I was told by someone that has been farming for over 50 years. They said to put two toothpicks as close to the squash stalk as I could. directly across from each other. Theory being that if cut worm can't reach around the entire stalk... they won't cut it. They said it worked for them so I have tried it. Has anyone else heard of this method? Has anyone else tried this method?

Jim

 

[Egon]

I just use a can with both ends cut out.

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[Egon]

I just use a can with both ends cut out.

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[Jim57]

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I just use a can with both ends cut out.

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Please elaborate on this method. Do you put the can on just after they come up or do you split it and put it on. Interesting method. I would like to learn more.

Jim

 

[Jim57]

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I just use a can with both ends cut out.

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Please elaborate on this method. Do you put the can on just after they come up or do you split it and put it on. Interesting method. I would like to learn more.

Jim

 

[Egon]

I put the can on as I plant the seedlings. It is not split.

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[Egon]

I put the can on as I plant the seedlings. It is not split.

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[scott_vt]

Mornin Jim,
I realize that you and Egon are talking about squash plants and cut worms, but I use coffee cans that have the bottoms cut out next to all my tomato plants. I partially bury the can next to the tomato plant, and when I do water them I make sure to get water in that can. It helps in getting water to the roots. I know your doing a large number of plants so that may not be possible. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[scott_vt]

Mornin Jim,
I realize that you and Egon are talking about squash plants and cut worms, but I use coffee cans that have the bottoms cut out next to all my tomato plants. I partially bury the can next to the tomato plant, and when I do water them I make sure to get water in that can. It helps in getting water to the roots. I know your doing a large number of plants so that may not be possible. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Jim57]

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I realize that you and Egon are talking about squash plants and cut worms, but I use coffee cans that have the bottoms cut out next to all my tomato plants. I partially bury the can next to the tomato plant, and when I do water them I make sure to get water in that can. It helps in getting water to the roots. I know your doing a large number of plants so that may not be possible. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Thanks... Please... all of your experience as gardeners are needed. Please post your tricks and useful tools like Egon & Scotty have. Remember I am a Greenhorn at this and I am open to all suggestions, pest control and special tools and other things you have learned over the years of gardening. All information is very helpful and Greatly Appreciated.