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Saturday, July 30, 2016
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big moon
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Bethlehem CT
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A couple of days ago I noticed that the 185 English bushel gourd completely wilted during the heat of the day. It sprang back later that day as it cooled. I assumed it was some sort of terrible vascular disease. But.. It is always best to check things over and examine the plant to make sure it is not something else that may be causing the problem. I went up to the "stump" and found that it was completely excavated around and there were holes beneath the ground. The holes were too big to be from a vole or mole so I assumed it was rats. (this plant is near the chicken coop.) I set three rat traps and after a couple of days I caught a rat. I re-baited and hopefully I will catch a few more. I am not sure if the plant will rebound or not. I soaked it good and I hope it can root along the vines. (I don't bury bushel gourd vines so I don't really have a ton of rooting on the vines.) It will be really something if I still manage to grow a decent bushel gourd this year. This year has been a rough one. I need some virgin or well rested soil to grow on next year. It has gotten so that I can't even grow eating melons. Let's not even talk about the insects and critters that are trying to destroy my efforts.
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