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 )
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
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.
