The Eight Ball in the hose bed, which I started in PT June 7th, is looking great and this morning the first female opened. Found a bee in the flower but I also hand-pollinated since who knows if that bee found any males zukes.
At planting time, I gave this plant 1 Tbsp mrp and 1 Tbsp kelp meal.
This is 45 days from sow to first female. So, I imagine it will be 50 days to first harvest -- which Google tells me is right on par.
I've been finding SVB eggs on this plant and have been trying to remove them, but being out in the open I'm sure that will be this plant's demise. Will see how long it can go though.
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