Hi Joel, Vining summer squashes are more resistant to the squash bugs but the seeds are hard to find.
In terms of resistance to squash vine borers, there is a round heirloom zucchini called 'Ronde de Nice' -- it is not foolproof, but is somewhat tolerant, due to its growth habit that compensates the borer damage. See www.westcoastseeds.com
There's another round zucchini called Tatume’ or Tatuma orMexican zucchini that we've read is resistant.
As for other squashes, butternut and others of C. moschata are more resistant. Hubbard is more susceptible.
Truly, the only way to prevent these pests from getting in is growing the plant under row cover.
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Hi Joel, Vining summer squashes are more resistant to the squash bugs but the seeds are hard to find.
In terms of resistance to squash vine borers, there is a round heirloom zucchini called 'Ronde de Nice' -- it is not foolproof, but is somewhat tolerant, due to its growth habit that compensates the borer damage. See www.westcoastseeds.com
There's another round zucchini called Tatume’ or Tatuma orMexican zucchini that we've read is resistant.
As for other squashes, butternut and others of C. moschata are more resistant. Hubbard is more susceptible.
Truly, the only way to prevent these pests from getting in is growing the plant under row cover.
Don't worry about your email address. You are not registered on our Web site so it was not kept.
Best, the OFA Editors.