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Planting Summer Squash in Rows vs. Hills and Controlling Borers

Rows Are Fine

Hills are old folklore for wind protection. In 20 years of windy Ohio gardening, no squash or corn lost to wind in rows. Rows work great, especially in raised beds.

Borers Prevention

Cover young plants with Reemay (fleece) — blocks moth egg‑laying.
Remove cover at flowering for pollination.
If borers appear: BT (Dipel/MVP) — organic, safe to harvest.

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