bhapimama
Humboldt County, California
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:05 pm Post subject: HELP!!! tiny worms in my squash seeds - what the......? |
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I planted pumpkins, zucchini, spaghetti squash, gourds, & cucs 2 wks ago. We had a lot of rain and not a lot of sun - two pathetic looking sprouts came up. Thinking that it was simply a result of the lack of good weather, I thought I would try again with some fresh seeds. When I dug up the old seeds and checked them out, I was horrified to find these nasty creatures in them! What the heck are they and what do I do about it? I'm afraid to put more seeds in the ground at this point!
nasty, creepy pests! ( photo / image / picture from bhapimama's Garden )
another infested seed ( photo / image / picture from bhapimama's Garden )
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Jerry Sullivan
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Chelmsford MA
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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My guess is that the seeds rotted and the maggots are feeding on the decomposed seed. With better weather the new seeds should be O.K.
Jerry
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bhapimama
Humboldt County, California
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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well that's a relief! thanks so much!
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carolyn keiper
northern ohio
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with Jerry. plant new seeds, your old ones rotted and mother nature is doing her job. sorry. Out of 8 rows of corn we ended up with 2 due to the cold wet weather. 
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mart
NE Texas
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| Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with every one on this. Need better weather and all will be fine.
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