University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is an outreach arm of the University that extends unbiased, research-based knowledge to local communities. Educational programs and projects are developed based on local needs in partnership with other agencies and volunteers.
It’s often thought that you can’t grow vegetables in the heat of summer. There are a group of vegetables that really appreciate our summer heat and sun. Squash (and that includes zucchini), pumpkins, melons all enjoy basking in our summer heat. If planted in the early spring these plants will grow and produce well…until they are attacked by the squash bug. Once on your plant, these insets are almost impossible to get rid of. How about taking advantage of the summer heat and growing these plants as pest free as possible? Come join Master Gardener Lori Evans as she shares a few secrets about growing delicious cucurbits.
