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Farm Kitchen:  Rash from squash/zuchinni plants?  |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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 Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 09:16:38 AM
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Everytime I go in my garden and get near my squash or zuchini I break out in a horrible rash that stings for hours. It was 92 with a heat index of 103 at 8 am this morning so wearing long sleeves isnt really possible. Does this happen to anyone else? Any suggestions?
Farmgirl Sister #17
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 09:44:39 AM
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Beans do it to me. I pick with long sleeves and then wash with a bacteria type soap.
Diana
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 09:44:49 AM
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There is an irratint from squash plants that alot of people will get a rash from, do not scratch, and rinse off with "COLD" water immediatly, no rubbing, just the force of the water, with the heat, your pores are open, so the cold water will close them.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 09:45:17 AM
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Sure does Julie only I don't get a typical rash, just redness...and it itches like crazy!! Radish stems and even too much exposure when pruning the tomato plants will do the same to me. Strange, because I'm really not allergy prone. What does help me is a soapy wash up in cool water.
Di on VI
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Patsy
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 10:19:22 AM
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I get it from any kind of fuzzy stems. I wash real good and then pour alcohol over my hands. Seems to do the trick.
Patsy
I think that if a mortal ever heard the voice of God, it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. (F. Moore)
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 11:16:18 AM
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I forgot about what my mama calls gardening sleeves, she makes them from light weight, light colored cotten fabrics. They are tubes with elastic at both ends, you slide them on , up to your pits, and down to your wrists, your arm is now covered and protected, and you can slip them off and on as needed.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 11:40:42 AM
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That's a great idea Teresa...Mama's are so smart sometimes! I think I might make a pair for fall when it's time to harvest all the squash. I wouldn't think it would take much more than 20 minutes to whip up a pair. Thanks!
Di on VI
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2009 : 8:01:31 PM
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I get it too..from squash especially...the cold water washing thing helps alot.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
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MissDotty
Farmgirl in Training
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Anna
Coralville
IA
USA
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Posted - Jun 28 2009 : 12:38:23 AM
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| I used to get a rash from fuzzy stems as well so I cut the legs and feet off of a pair of pantyhose and started wearing the leg part like arm warmers. It keeps the plant "hairs" from sticking into my skin and it isn't as warm as long sleeves. Also it helps keep the mosquitoes off as well. |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Rash from squash/zuchinni plants?
