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Sow There! Squash and how to be an expert pollen spreader May 19, 2017

Posted on Friday, May 19, 2017 by Heather Hacking

“Zucchini flowers. Heather Hacking-Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking POSTED: 05/18/17, My bets are placed on crook-neck squash as my new garden darling. Last week I talked about pollinating the flowers by hand. As it turns out, I was only partially correct, and overly optimistic. … Continue reading →

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Sow There! Squash and how to be an expert pollen spreader, May 18, 2017

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2017 by Heather Hacking

Zucchini flowers. Heather Hacking-Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 05/18/17 My bets are placed on crook-neck squash as my new garden darling. Last week I talked about pollinating the flowers by hand. As it turns out, I was only … Continue reading →

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Sow There! Green mysteries, travel plans and tips for crookneck squash, May 11, 2017

Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2017 by Heather Hacking

Male crookneck squash flower. Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record By Heather Hacking, Chico Enterprise-Record POSTED: 05/11/17 Rubber chickens might be useful in helping to spread pollen on crookneck squash, if only by lending moral support. Heather Hacking — Enterprise-Record I wish … Continue reading →

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Sow there! – Heat can stunt growth for squash, tomatoes, Aug, 25, 2016

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2016 by Heather Hacking

August 25, 2016 The hard part about learning new things in the garden is that we’re not scientists. When my squash flowers shriveled without producing fruit, we tried everything suggested by the Glenn County Master Gardeners. We watered less, added … Continue reading →

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