One of the hardest parts of growing cucumbers and zucchini in the Caribbean is dealing with caterpillars which eat the leaves of plants in the cucurbit family (Cucurbitaceae, including zucchini, cucumber, pumpkin, and melons). These cucumber and zucchini worms can go from nearly invisible to over an inch within a week, eating up a whole plant in days! Early intervention is key!
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