The cucumber beetles have arrived somewhat north of you. Really nasty last year. Some as yet unidentified type just finished attacking the grape vines. No Japanese beetles though. I still a few holes in the garden. Looks like I'll get on that tomorrow. :)
@@urbangardeningcanada Did I ever, and an image search turned up no positive ID. The cucumber beetles not as gonzo as last year, so far. Very rich soil probably helps. It's almost all organic cow manure, chicken and horse manure, with a bit of old wood chip and yellow soil (at least two of the four kinds). The garden is probably over 5,000 sq ft. Lotsa fun. :)
I actually haven't gotten any seeds yet but really should. I might have Little Gem or Rouge D'hiver in my collection but otherwise might try those varieties out!
as soon as i heard you say that cucumber beetles were no longer in season by the time your cucumbers flowered i sprinted to direct sow the rest of my seeds along with some dill 🥲
