Here is another update on the zucchini squash plants growing out of the cut off solo cups stuffed with floating row cover around the base of the stems. The plants are doing great so far. They are growing up the tunnel made by a large tomato cage and chicken wire. Some challenges have been to double check if there were squash lower on the plant so they didn't get gigantic, and wondering if watering low in and around the cup would be enough. Clearly it has been taking up enough water.
This is a view of the left cup that had 2 plants in it. I have definitely realized that 2 plants is way too many, so next year I will make sure there is only one plant per cup. I have had many zucchini squash and am so happy that so far this trial run of how to combat the borers has succeeded. If you tried this method as well, I would love to hear how it is going for you.
Happy Gardening!!
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