Damage: Black bean aphids are usually visible on plants because of their contrasting color. Aphids feed by sucking plant juices, so infested growth is often yellowed and curled. Ants farming black bean aphids Ants farming black bean aphids Black bean...
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Attract insect eating birds by providing convenient perches nearby. You can passively trap the adult moths with solar landscape lights set above broad pails of soapy water. Be especially vigilant when growing veggies in new garden beds that were previously...
Be sure to apply the soap spray to leaf undersides and crevices. Tips: Lady beetles and their larvae are great beneficial insects to welcome into your garden. Ants tend to be attracted to the honeydew left by aphids, so ant activity can often lead you...
Young harlequin bugs are often black and yellow. They tend to congregate and mate on summer kale or collards. Harlequin bug [Credit: James Castner] Harlequin bug [Credit: James Castner] Harlequin bug eggs and nymphs [Credit: Lyle Buss] Harlequin bug eggs...
Leaf miner damage on tomato leaf [Credit: Ana Keliikuli ] Leaf miner damage on tomato leaf [Credit: Ana Keliikuli ] Host Plants: In the garden: Many flowers On Crops: Leafy greens, peas, tomatoes Where Found: Worldwide, especially in mild winter climates...
Frost tolerant Yes. Tolerates moderate frost, but damaged by hard freezes. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in prior to planting.
Feeding Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring. Spacing Single Plants: 65' 7" (20.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 65' 7" (20.00m) with 65' 7" (20.00m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty...
Position Full sun. Companions Marigold, Broccoli, Chives, Mint, Borage, Parsley, Basil, Pepper, Asparagus, Monarda, Lettuce, Garlic, Dill and Calendula. Set out after the last frost has passed, when the soil is warm and settled.
The fly larvae tunnel through the fruit as they feed, making the fruit lumpy, disfigured, and prone to rot. Small, rice-like maggots may be present, especially in apples that have dropped to the ground.
Position Full sun. Companions Nasturtium, Asparagus, Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Onion, Onions, Chives, Marigold, Basil, Borage, Monarda, Mint, Dill and Calendula. Set out after the last frost has passed, when the soil is warm and settled.
Feeding Mix an organic fertilizer into the soil before planting, using rates given on the label. Make additional sowings until midsummer. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Frost tolerant Light frost only, damaged by hard freezes. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Celery Aphid, Black Bean Aphids (General) Carrot Rust Fly Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Celery Carrot Powdery Mildew...
Females lay eggs near the base of plants, and the larvae feed on the plants' roots. Delaying spring planting by two weeks can often help with cucumber beetles management. Use yellow sticky traps to monitor populations.
Hot pepper sprays help to deter these nibblers. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Average garden soil with excellent drainage. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant...
A second generation emerges in midsummer and the adults feed heavily on the flowers, fruits and roots of cucumber family crops and corn. Delaying spring planting by two weeks can often help with cucumber beetles management.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Jostaberries grow best when planted together in small groups. Like currants and gooseberries, jostaberries make good bushes for garden boundaries.
Frost tolerant Yes. Feeding Mix composted manure or another high-nitrogen compost into the soil before planting. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, moist soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.
Position Full sun. Feeding Mix a high-nitrogen compost into the soil before planting. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Where summers are cool, start indoors...
Watch for green imported cabbageworms, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cabbage (Fall) Aphid, Cabbage Aphids (General) Cabbage Root Maggot Cabbage Worm Cutworm Diamondback...
Frost tolerant Should tolerate moderate frost. Feeding Drench every two weeks with an organic liquid fertilizer. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in prior to planting.
Feeding Mix an organic fertilizer into the soil before planting, using rates given on the label. Grow pole varieties in warm climates, but stick with faster-maturing bush varieties where summers are short.
Managing Outbreaks: Near potted plants or in the garden, the best way to trap earwigs is with an oil pit trap. Empty and refill traps every few days. On Crops: Seedlings, potted plants, basil, leafy greens, fruit trees.
Adults, larvae and bright yellow eggs are usually found on the undersides of bean leaves. Damage: Mexican bean beetle adults and larvae rasp away tissues on the undersides of bean leaves, causing them to have a skeletonized appearance.
The gnats themselves do not injure plants, but they lay eggs in damp soil, and their larvae strip away plant roots. Damage: Seedlings fail to grow well despite good light and water, and you can see fungus gnats in the room or greenhouse.
Their larvae are greyish green and soft-bodied, resembling miniature slugs. Damage: These beetles emerge and chew notches in asparagus spears, causing them to become crooked. Adult asparagus beetle [Credit: Debbie Roos] Adult asparagus beetle [Credit:...
