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Damage: When young onion plants wilt for no apparent reason, pull up a sample plant to check for legless worms (maggots) feeding on it roots. Onion root maggots Onion root maggots Onion root maggots in garlic Onion root maggots in garlic Onion fly larvae...

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Valerian Aphids (General) Slug Snail Store in airtight container. Often planted with low, mound-forming herbs and flowers.

Lemon balm grows into a rounded mound. Notes Lemon balm is very easy to grow. You also can start seeds in late winter, and set out the seedlings in spring. Lemon balm can be transplanted from early spring to early summer.

Clear primary colors create a festive effect in a mixed planting. Most tulips are hardy to -35F (-37C); cold tolerance varies with species. Fertilize established clumps with a balanced organic fertilizer in the fall.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Ageratum Aphids (General) Slug Snail Some varieties produce white or pink blossoms. Companions Thyme and Osteospermum.

Notes Bushy determinate plants can be tied to stakes, but long-bearing indeterminate varieties need a sturdy cage or trellis. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 7" (50cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant...

Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Companions Onion, Onions and Radish. Feeding Not required. Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Deeply worked soil that...

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Prefers well-drained loamy or sandy soil. Begins to bear after five years. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests.

Frost tolerant Yes. Grow short-day varieties in southern latitudes. Long-day varieties work best in northern areas. When bulbs form and the tops of the plants fall over, pull them and cure in a warm place for about 10 days before storing.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cantaloupe Aphids (General) Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Cantaloupe Cucumber Mosaic Virus Squash Bacterial Wilt Squash Blossom Blight Squash Downy Mildew Squash Powdery...

Newly emerged flies will be attracted to the traps rather than each other, but it is important that the traps be in place before the flies mate and lay eggs. The larvae move from fallen fruit to the soil to pupate.

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any fertile soil with excellent drainage. Notes Many lantanas have florets that change color as they age. Most gardeners buy lantanas as bedding plants, which are sold in late spring and early summer as warm-weather...

When allowed to shed mature seeds, chamomile often becomes a welcome volunteer plant. Notes Feathery chamomile foliage contrasts well with the textures of other herbs and flowers. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 9" (25cm) with...

Companions Lavender and Garlic. Notes Prune in spring or summer to shape plants, and watch for thorns. Position A sheltered spot in full sun spring to fall. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm)...

Frost tolerant Many cultivars are hardy to -40F (-40C). Mulch after planting to keep the soil cool and moist. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Managing Outbreaks: Japanese beetle populations vary from year to year. Although traps will collect hundreds of beetles, they may attract beetles from far beyond your yard. Preventing Problems: Use row covers to protect plants during the 6 to 8-week period...

A mature clump of lavender will grow to 24" (60 cm) wide. Notes Try different strains, and even species, to find the right lavender for your climate. Some strains are propagated only from rooted cuttings.

Troubleshooting Keeping peach trees dry under cover or under plastic sheeting can help prevent peach leaf curl. Companions Garlic, Peas and Beans. Spacing Single Plants: 19' 8" (6.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 19' 8" (6.00m) with 19' 8" (6.00m) row gap...

Spacing Single Plants: 16' 4" (5.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 16' 4" (5.00m) with 16' 4" (5.00m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter.

Frost tolerant No. Feeding Not required, but thrifty growth often indicates nutritional stress. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil amended with compost.

If desired, small plants can be potted up in fall and grown through winter indoors. Notes Frequent pinching back helps to keep plants bushy and full, and it delays flowering. Some strains are grown for their pretty pink flowers.

Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Companions Basil, Marjoram, Oregano, Carrot, Tomato, Borage and Dill. Feed every two weeks with a liquid feed after the plants begin to blossom and...

A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Spacing Single Plants: 65' 7" (20.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 65' 7" (20.00m) with 65' 7" (20.00m) row...

Many gardeners also use protective row covers to exclude this and other pests from cabbage family crops. Damage: The larvae rasp holes in plant leaves that gradually enlarge to give the leaves a windowpane appearance.

Managing Outbreaks: In small outbreaks, a high pressure spray from the garden hose can help remove aphids from plants. In addition to the direct damage aphid feeding does to plants, aphids can transmit several diseases.

Frost tolerant No. Feeding Not required. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Almost any soil with good drainage. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Companions Lettuce, Spinach and Peas. Feeding Feed monthly with a liquid organic fertilizer.