Follow these simple instructions for using Johnny's Cucumber Beetle Lure for enhanced protection from this common pest of cucurbits (e.g., squashes, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins). See instructions for units needed per area to be monitored, replacement requirements, and efficacy time.
Follow the guidelines in this Tech Sheet from Johnny's Research & Trialing Team for optimal success with growing summer squash for fruits and squash blossoms. Includes instructions for all stages of summer squash production, from choosing which types/varieties to grow, site selection, sowing, and transplanting, to use of row covers and succession-planting to achieve optimal quality and yield. Preventive and control measures for common pests and diseases of summer squash are additionally covered, as well as harvesting and storage.
Year-round Nova Scotian gardener and author Niki Jabbour lends Johnny's home gardening community her expertise on how to grow summer squash, featuring 'Zephyr,' the iconic Johnny's-Bred variety.
Yellow at the stem end, pale green at the blossom end! Learn to recognize when and how to harvest this iconic, distinctively patterned, delicious, and highly productive summer squash for optimal flavor and texture, from the experts at Johnny's Research Farm.
Summer squash technician Julius Koenig shares Johnny's varietal recommendations and tips for edible squash blossom production.
Save money by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Niki Jabbour explains how, by choosing: a) easy-to-grow, productive varieties; that b) you love and use a lot; and that c) are more costly if you buy them.