Vines & Rinds: The Curious World of Cucurbits

This week on Hort Culture, we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of cucurbits! These versatile veggies, which include everyone's favorites like pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, and melons, are more than just delicious additions to your table. Join us as we talk about the best practices for growing a thriving cucurbit patch in your own backyard, no matter your climate. We will also be discussing how to keep your cucurbit seedlings safe from common threats. So, whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious newbie, this episode is guaranteed to give you a case of cucurbit fever! Tune in and get ready to learn all about these incredible members of the gourd family. An IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Cucurbit Crops in Kentucky [https://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/id/id91/id91.pdf] Sustainable Disease Management of Cucurbit Crops in the Home Garden [https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-vg-19.pdf] Growing Cucumbers, Melons, Squash, Pumpkins and Gourds [https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/yardandgarden/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/10/HO-8.pdf] Questions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: [email protected] Check us out on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/hortculturepodcast/]