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Be sure to get covers installed early, before the newly emerged adults fly in search of host plants. Onion root maggots Onion root maggots Onion root maggots in garlic Onion root maggots in garlic Onion fly larvae burrow into plant roots Onion fly larvae...

Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Notes Valerian produces extremely fragrant flowers in early summer. Harvesting Dig roots in fall or early spring and dry outdoors, because they release an unpleasant smell as they dry.

You also can start seeds in late winter, and set out the seedlings in spring. Troubleshooting Control lemon balm's spread by cutting back flowering stems in late summer. Lemon balm can be transplanted from early spring to early summer.

Position Full sun. Troubleshooting Tulips are often eaten by deer and squirrels. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum)...

Position Full sun to partial shade. Space dwarf varieties 8 inches (20cm) apart in all directions; allow 12 inches (30cm) between very tall varieties. Notes Blue ageratum provides excellent contrast when combined with flowers with orange blossoms.

Position Full sun. Set out after the last frost has passed, when the soil is warm and settled. Troubleshooting Watch for leaf-eating tomato hornworms, and pick them off. Frost tolerant No. Feeding Weekly liquid feed or seaweed drench from mid summer onwards.

Position Sun or partial shade. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow direct into soil, and cover the seeded bed or furrow with a board to keep it moist.

Harvesting Harvest when the husks begin to turn yellow in early fall. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Hazel Aphids (General) Fall Webworms Slug Snail

Feeding Mix a balanced organic fertilizer into the bed or row before planting your onions, taking care to get it into the soil below the plants. Harvesting Harvest young onions as scallions.

Often grown in widely spaced enriched hills, or in well-aged compost heaps that include some soil. Small melons mature quickly and take up less space compared to varieties that produce huge fruits.

The fly larvae tunnel through the fruit as they feed, making the fruit lumpy, disfigured, and prone to rot. Adult flies overwinter as pupae about 2 inches (5cm) deep in the soil. Managing Outbreaks: Enclosing perfect green apples in clear plastic sandwich...

Harvesting Snip off any seed clusters that form and discard them, as they are poisonous. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Lantana Aphids (General) Slug Snail

Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 9" (25cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Seeds can be started indoors or sown directly in the garden. Troubleshooting Rabbits enjoy nibbling chamomile foliage.

Troubleshooting Grow outdoors in the warmer months to expose plants to heat and pollinators. Start small plants in containers at least 12" (30cm) wide and pot them up a size yearly until they reach mature size.

These cold-natured plants seldom produce well in warmer climates where temperature often top 90F (32C). In winter, prune out old branches close to the ground. Position White currants grow best in locations that receive morning sun and afternoon shade,...

Plan to hand pick often, by knocking the beetles into a bowl of soapy water. Preventing Problems: Use row covers to protect plants during the 6 to 8-week period while Japanese beetles are feeding.

Some strains are propagated only from rooted cuttings. Troubleshooting Wait until spring to prune back lavender plants, because the dead stems help shelter the base of the plants from harsh winter weather.

Avoid planting in heavy soils. The fruit should pull away easily from the tree. Position Sheltered south or south-west facing wall or fence, or under glass in cool climates. Control by allowing hens to feed around trees, or shake branches to dislodge...

You will need two trees for good fruit set with sweet cherries. Frost tolerant Yes, but it is important to choose varieties known to grow well in your area to reduce risk of losing blooms to spring freezes.

Thin to proper spacing after two weeks. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil amended with compost. Wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt to avoid prickles.

Feeding Not generally needed. Moderately invasive. Frost tolerant Hardy in cold climates provided plant is well-rooted and mulched. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Oregano Aphids (General) Slug Snail

Position Full sun. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start indoors, and set out seedlings when the soil is settled and warm.

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 of well-rotted organic matter.

The caterpillars are found mostly on leaf undersides. Starting in spring, the moths lay eggs that hatch into tiny green caterpillars with forked tails, often in large numbers. The adult moths will lay their eggs there rather than on your garden plants,...

Preventing Problems: Check plants often for early outbreaks. They are often found in dense clusters on tender new growth. Encourage beneficial insects including lady beetles, syrphid flies, and lacewings, which are important aphid predators.

Thin to proper spacing when the seedlings are 1 week old. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Almost any soil with good drainage. Young radishes have the best flavor, so pull them promptly.

Position Full sun. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds 6 inches apart and one-fourth inch deep.