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Bitter gourd: beware of poisoning!

What are the symptoms of squash poisoning? When buying or growing cucurbits, be wary of poisoning because some squashes contain very irritating and bitter substances called cucurbitacins. These toxins are naturally secreted by wild squash to repel insects and predators like caterpillars. But the ...

14
Oct
2022

Coloquintes: conservation tips and decoration ideas

iscuit ones! Some are flattened and some even have pustules... The color of the skin, which changes as the Squash ripens, also varies. These inedible cucurbits present a whole palette going from green to orange while passing by yellow. They can be used as is for fall decorations. Simply create an ...

12
Oct
2022

Vegetable garden: 8 diseases of the zucchini.

to avoid wetting the foliage during watering. 2- Powdery mildew Another well-known disease among gardeners, powdery mildew or white mold, can affect cucurbits such as zucchinis. This is another of the 8 diseases of zucchini, also caused by fungi, notably Golovinomyces cichoracearum and Podosphaera ...

07
June
2023

Terra Botanica: the botanical park in Angers.

rds, and through the Giants' course. Autumn Festival is also an opportunity for visitors to admire the spectacle of autumn colors, as well as the thousands of cucurbits and chrysanthemums that decorate the park's pathways. Practical information This year, Terra Botanica park is open until November ...

30
Aug
2010

5 vitality foods for fall

they are rich in fiber and low in calories. So you can enjoy pumpkin, butternut squash, pumpkin and butternut without moderation because all these cucurbits are rich in minerals and trace elements like magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and manganese. Favor varieties with a beautiful orange colo ...

14
Oct
2022

Garden: 5 good reasons to use straw.

ast of the 5 good reasons to use straw in your garden is to protect your fruits and vegetables from direct contact with the ground. Strawberries and cucurbits like melons are traditionally grown on straw to prevent them from rotting due to moisture. However, plants in the allium family such as gar ...

14
June
2023

Natural Gardening: 5 simple and effective remedies for the vegetable garden.

hworms and aquatic fauna. 5- Milk to protect zucchinis. The last of the 5 natural remedies for the vegetable garden helps protect zucchinis and other cucurbits against powdery mildew. As soon as you see the characteristic white powdery coating of powdery mildew on the foliage of your squash, cut of ...

30
June
2023