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It seems that every vegetable we grow in our gardens has a pest that comes with it. And the potato is no exception. I'd like to introduce you to the Three-lined Potato Beetle. This beetle looks similar to the striped cucumber beetle, however it differs by having a red head and upper body (prothorax). The Three-lined Potato Beetle targets vegetables in the nightshade family but have a particular taste for the tomatillo and ground cherry.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Cucumber beetles are the nemesis of many gardeners. These flying beetles come in masses, take over cucumber plants, and without proper management, they will stop you from getting any harvests at all! There are two different types of cucumber beetles; the spotted cucumber beetle and the striped cucumber beetle. Here in Canada the most common is the striped cucumber beetle. These beetles are attracted to cucurbits, and eat the leaves, stems and flowers of plants.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Cucumbers are a great plant to grow from seed because they are quick to mature, produce a lot of fruit, and come in varieties that you can't access from the grocery store, making them a fun plant to grow.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada