Growing Zucchini, also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash

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22 Dec 16 Melvyn Andrews (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
For the last three years I have failed in growing tomatoes. Despite spraying with recommended spray the worms/grubs get them. Last year I got one good one out of about 2 Kg. So this next year I am going to try Eggplant and Zucchini. Am I too late to plant now? What type of decease do they attract? If so,what can i do? Thanks from Sydney
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23 Dec 16 John (Australia - temperate climate)
The grubs attacking your tomatoes will be fruit fly. They attack any fruit, including citrus. you could completely cover your plants with flywire or tuille netting
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24 Dec 16 John (Australia - temperate climate)
Eggplant are probably also susceptible to fruit fly so cover them as you would tomatoes. I've not heard of fruit fly on zucchinis and they are heavy yielders of versatile fruit so they may be a good option. Trust this helps.
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