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Re: Marigold location, squash caging, strawberries

In a message dated 97-06-29 13:17:23 EDT, you write:

<<   2. After my first summer squash seeds didn't come up, my second
 planting is looking good  :)   In the SQFT book (page 135), Mel made a
 passing mention of covering my squash plants with a cage and screen to try
 to prevent the squash borer moth from laying its eggs. Any idea on when I do
 this? And for how long? (They are not trellised.) I live in Zone 5/6,
 southwestern Pennsylvania. >>

Hi TIA,
   You should probably have them covered now until late July/early August.
You'll have to take them (the covers) off to let the squash get pollinated
and before putting them back on, check the squash plants for the tiny,
reddish-brown eggs that the moths may have left while the covers were off. If
you see any eggs, just rub them off with your fingers.
   Jim K

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