The #1 SECRET To Growing ZUCCHINI SQUASH and CUCUMBERS (Plus 2 Tips)

Growing cucumbers, zucchini and squash can be challenging because the plants are vulnerable to pests and diseases. This video will show you the #1 secret to growing zucchini, squash and cucumbers that will lead to BIGGER HARVESTS and HEALTHIER PLANTS all summer long!

I'll also teach you how to use natural and organic fungicides and pesticides to extend your plant's lifespan. We focus on the diseases powdery mildew and downy mildew, and the squash vine borer, squash beetle and cucumber beetle, so you'll be growing zucchini, squash and cucumber plants that are healthy and productive!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 The 3 Worst Squash Diseases, Cucumber Diseases And Pests
1:19 The #1 Mistake Gardeners Make Growing Squash And Cucumbers
2:03 How To Succession Plant Cucumbers And Squash
3:30 My Second Planting Growing Cucurbits!
4:43 Natural Fungicides For Cucumbers And Squash
6:45 Natural Pesticides For Cucumbers and Squash
7:49 How To Use Insecticide Dust To Prevent Squash Vine Borer Damage
8:59 How To Use Spinosad Concentrate To Prevent Vine Borer Damage
10:08 My Cucumber Plants And Zucchini Plants After 100 Days
12:50 Adventures With Dale

If you have any questions about how to grow zucchini, how to grow cucumbers and how to grow squash plants, want to know about the things I am growing in my garden, are looking for any gardening tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below!

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[angelasheppard]

Thank you for reminding us of this. Replanting is also cheaper than fighting bugs

[janeschade]

I value all the information that he gives and don’t care what he wears! I am a new gardener and need all the help I can thank you millennial Gardner!

[SciaticaDrums]

Great tips here. As far as the older plants, get those dying and dead leaves out of there, they're not doing anything except inviting disease. Pruning is very important! You want more air flow through your plants. Always prune as close to the vine as possible, the wound will be solid, not hollow.

[karricompton]

You mean, “What’s growin’ on, gardeners?!” I nearly fell out of my chair when you didn’t say that.

[Betty-qdst]

I used the powder this year and not 1 vine bore .
I also planted multiple plants at different times.
These methods definitely work 💯

[kcoachconsult]

Binge-watched a bunch of your videos today. You are an excellent presenter! Love how you also protect the bees.

[priscillaojeda]

Your videos have helped me find new joy in life. I was so depressed for years. Thank you for everything you share with us. ❤

[deniserosburg]

I discovered Squash Vine Borer lure traps which works excellent. Also, if you have issues with Japanese beetles there is a lure trap for them as well and starts working immediately.

[ILoveTheMoodyBlues]

Thanks. I’d NEVER thought about succession planting!

[vickiserre]

I have learned so much from your video’s and I’m 70+ and we had gardens, fruit trees, berries, asparagus and root veggies which did very well, not full of diseases and pests. I wonder why that was? I always had 2 gardens with enough crop to share with all the neighbors on only a half acre.

Thank you for all your hard work it takes to educate us with such information videos. 😸

[clemu]

I love how you write dilution on the side of your disease and all bottles. I do the same.

[LB-vlqn]

Here in N Texas, it's extremely hot and humid but so far there have been no issues with mildew of any kind on my squash and melons. However, the vine borer has been extremely active. So, I've been shrouding my plants in tulle to prevent the moths and squash bugs from getting to them. It works like a charm and since I used black tulle, it simply disappears into the garden, practically invisible. When there was borer damage, I used Bt (bT?) delivered via syringe directly to the point of damage whenever possible to avoid having to perform major surgery to remove the borer. However, I must admit that removing the borer and dispatching it with extreme prejudice is very satisfying, even if it is hard on the plants.
It's past time to get the next succession started so thanks for the reminder. ~ Lisa
P.S. Poor Dale.

[Violinna]

I'm so glad I found this video! Didn't know that zuck plants start to weaken naturally after a couple months! This explains many things (my first year gardening) and now thanks to this knowledge you provided, I can have a better plan for next yr! Thank you!

[DanielleT]

Thank you!! The borer insects have been a problem for us for the last 3 years. Knowing the plants have short lifestpans and can get tired is GOOD to know! Thank you!

[katiem]

Terrific video. You channel is now in my Top 5 of all the garden channels here. Great job!

[archstanton]

I hope you’ll reconsider doing a tomato taste test even though you had bad weather. Im also interested in the varieties of tomatoes for your second planting. I’m having hood luck with a yellow scallop squash from Baker Creek, but I mixed up the two varieties. Im growing the Persian and Armenian cucumbers. I’m going to take you advice on a second planting of cukes and squash.

[sharyn]

New gardener here, and 2 minutes into the video, I see my problem. Thank you!

[principlemethods]

I just throw the squash in there then add bay guano after they get about 5 inches tall and they do amazing.

[mrswiggles]

I didn’t successions plant this year so I picked up starts for cucumbers. I’m putting seed in the ground tomorrow for squash.

[iwanttobelieve]

I just rewatched this video. Btw, there's videos for dogs with firework noises. I trained my dog by playing it loudly during the day for a half an hour at a time to get her used to the sound. She sleeps through it now. I did the same thing with the sound of a baby crying before my granddaughter was born.