My zucchini and cucumber recovered from the cucumber bug attack, and now the leaves on my green beans are being eaten by these unwelcome visitors. Does anyone know what they are? I sprayed them with Sevin, and they are now history. Last year I didn't have a bug problem, but I guess I'm being welcomed to the world of gardening this year.
On a good note, my tomatoes are doing well. This is a Brandy Wine. So far they show no signs of cracking! I'm working hard to water regularly and fertilize at least by-weekly. I want big Brandy Wine slices for my BLTs. How often do you fertilize your tomatoes and what do use?
My peppers are gdoing great. These are Hugarian Wax peppers, which I have never tried. I'll be harvesting a few within the next week or so. I have one that is turning orange, which is suppose to be at its hottest stage. I'm going to try it in salsa.
My cukes have recovered from the cucumber bug attack. It has lots of blooms, so I'm hoping for lots of cukes for pickles.
My Wando peas are growing, and I have a few flowers. Not sure how they are going to turn out in the summer heat, but this particular brand is suppose to be heat tolerant. Have any of you grown Wando peas?
This Beefsteak is producing very well too. I'll be planting another batch of bush beans this week. The pole beans are doing great, but I want to make sure I have enough to can.
That's what's happening in my garden. What's happening in yours?
Sorry to hear about your bug attacks. We've had lots of cucumber beetles and squash bugs too. In fact, I've never seen so many squash bugs before. The conditions must be right for them. Not sure what those bugs are in the top picture, they look like some kind of beetle. Your veggies look good despite the bug attacks! :) We've harvested a few peppers here and there, but I think the next few weeks will be better for us.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a Japanese Beetle. I found a picture that looks similar. How did you get rid of the squash bugs?
DeleteYour garden does quite well, despite bugs. We just cannot keep them out of the garden and if we want a decent yield, we do need to resort to chemicals. How do you keep your tomatoes from cracking or better yet, what makes them crack? Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteInconsistent watering or a calcium deficiency in the soil will cause cracks in your tomatoes or blossom end rot. I try to water consistently and give the tomatoes calciums boosts bi-weekly. Check out my Calcium Boost post: http://adivasgarden.blogspot.com/2012/06/calcium-mix-for-tomatoes.html
DeleteI think those are Japanese Beetles too.
ReplyDeleteI had pick big bugs like those and squash bugs.
Your tomatoes look good!
Yes, they are Japanese Beetles. I was finally able to find a picture to identify them. I'm working hard to water and fertilize consistently. I gave them a good dose of calcium the other day.
DeleteThose look like Japanese beetles in the top photo. We get them. I just knock them in a cup of soapy water and they drown.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, I now have a bottle of soapy water on hand.
Deletelovely garden I hope the buns dont do too much damage
ReplyDeleteMe too Mrs. Pickles!
DeleteHey there, Diva! Yes, those are Japanese beetles. Soapy water is best since chemicals also kill the good insects in your garden that eat the bad. You could also have bought a Japanese Beetle trap at Home Depot or Lowe's. BUT if you ever do you use a trap, be sure to place it FAR away from your garden because they will attract LOTS of beetles and you don't want to lure more beetles into your garden. I'm glad to see things are doing so well for you!!!! Go, Diva, go!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh! You could also plant chives or catnip around where you see those beetles. They don't like those plants.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of planting chives in that area. I love chives in my potato chip dip & on baked potatoes. May see if I can find a starter at the local nursery. Thanks for the idea. Love you fellow gardeners, you always have good advice! Thanks.
DeleteNext year try planting some morning glory on a section of fence or trellis in your garden (make sure it won't shade anything). My morning glory acts a Japanese beetle trap as they are all drawn there and leave my blackberries and other garden plants alone. Stevie@ruffledfeathersandspilledmilk.com
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