Gourmet or burpless cucumbers should grow at least 11 or 12 inches before picking. Rely on the seed packet for harvesting information. The longer gourmet cucumbers are rarely found in supermarkets because the skin is so fragile the are rarely shipped. These are perfect for gardeners and also can be found at local farm markets. By late June, gardeners will need to spray for squash vine borer 2 times, one week apart.
Gardeners can use a general fungicide that contains copper to prevent leaf spots and some mildews.
I would recommend using cucumber varieties that are resistant to many diseases and squash varieties that are tolerant of mildews and some viruses. Growing Annual Flowers Annual flowers can be a prime source of color to accent and enliven a home s landscape. While flowering trees and shrubs provide short bursts of color, most annuals begin blooming within a month of planting and flower until frost. The wide range of colors, sizes and species adapted to either sun or shade makes it possible to plant annual flowers almost anywhere. Annuals are perfect for beds, borders, rock gardens, window boxes, hanging baskets or as a temporary ground covers and fillers.