Squash Vine Borer

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I put the Vaseline around the stems at the soil level up to the first leave. I also tossed around some DE on the leaves and soil. I did not put Vaseline around my cucumbers, but I did dust them with DE. This morning I found my first yellow squash, which I hand pollinated. I'm so excited!
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I am proud to announce, I have 6 more yellow squash!!!! The plants are looking great. I plan to reapply DE and vaseline tonight. I will probably be hand pollenating again in the morning. The squash plant (2nd plant from the left first row) has 7 baby squash. The little flowers are there, but not open this morning. I'm so excited, I might get some squash this year! :weee:celebrate:woot
 
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Yea! for Vaseline and DE!
I don't even like squash, but the problem with the borers would make me crazy if I did. So has anyone ever tried growing squash in "new ground" or maybe potting soil, then keeping the plants covered with netting, and hand pollinating?
 
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The only DE I can find is food grade. The vaseline was still there today. It had gotten thicker and clotted with a lot of dirt. I plan on wiping it off and reapplying.
 
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